regret
verb (used with object)
to feel sorrow or remorse for (an act, fault, disappointment, etc.).
have been regretting
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present perfect progressiveof regret.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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And, while they have been regretting that decision as his direct running and silky skills tormented them in Philadelphia, anyone connected with Chelsea can't fail but to be excited by what they saw.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2025
Things happen that we never get over, yet somehow we go on, fixated or not fixated on what might have been, regretting the lyrics of our life or making the best of an imperfect tune.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2024
“I bought it in New York and have been regretting it ever since.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2014
I have been regretting that we sent notice of our coming.
From Elsie's Womanhood by Martha Finley
Ever since we met yesterday I have been regretting that I did not mention it to you—I do not wish it to be known that I am in England.”
From Mysterious Mr. Sabin by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
