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Lamentably, the organizers presented no texts or translations at any of the musical performances.

From New York Times • May 4, 2023

Lamentably, the article on the long-term prospects for space travel omits any mention of its lasting impact on the atmosphere.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2021

Lamentably, the light rail in Santa Clara, Calif., sneaked past the Tide to steal the title of Biggest Loser before this tidbit could appear in Norfolk tourism brochures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2016

Lamentably, though, some figures on the no side and in the English media wilfully distorted this and misreported it.

From The Guardian • Sep. 20, 2014

Lamentably, however, Robert stuttered with uncouth passion to his father's mistress, who was intrigued but not delighted by his arrival in company with his mother.

From Time Magazine Archive