as in regretted
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about
after hearing what a great time you guys had at the party, I am repenting my decision to stay home
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regretted
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However, some have since regretted that decision.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025 -
After players and coaches finally got the situation under control, Branch regretted his decision to start the bout.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Repented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repented. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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