Example Sentences

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But at Dilley, she regressed behaviorally, wetting herself after years without accidents and begging to breastfeed again despite being 6 years old.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

Jones, the next quarterback the Pats hoped would fill Brady’s shoes, regressed after a promising rookie year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Following this treatment, the remaining tumour fully regressed.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

To hear that word it feels like we've regressed and nothing's changed.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

You've probably regressed completely by now, living in that substandard old house with only your mother for company.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole