regret
verb (used with object)
to feel sorrow or remorse for (an act, fault, disappointment, etc.).
had regretted
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past perfectof regret.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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During their meeting, Huisenga mentioned that he had never received his high school diploma, something he had regretted for years.
From Fox News ● Jan. 19, 2022
Sources close to Kalanick said he had regretted his decision to resign, and that he was interested in returning to a leadership role at the company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2017
The one older man who took part was given a 12-year sentence because he too had regretted his actions and been co-operative.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2013
In prior interviews, Mr. Zuckerberg said he had regretted sending some of them.
From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2010
Since that moment Tree-ear had regretted the rashness of his offer.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
