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About the photograph, Mr. Graham said: “All of us in life have done things that we’ve regretted. I think he certainly has regretted that. It was a foolish thing.”

From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2020

But Estin has regretted some of his past choices, such as supporting former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards in the 2008 caucus over Obama, the eventual winner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2020

Greenwald does sometimes consult with an editor before posting, but there have been times when Reed has regretted that he did not.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 27, 2018

Vannessa Wade walked off her first job years ago without giving notice, and she has regretted it ever since.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2016

Judge Browne, your chairman, has regretted the absence of Eugene Kelly.

From Modern Eloquence: Vol II, After-Dinner Speeches E-O by Reed, Thomas B. (Thomas Brackett)