Example Sentences
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I quickly regretted my words after I cradled Cosmo in my arms to unsuccessfully calm him down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Cher Arabalo, a former Denver sheriff captain, said she moved to the town in 2022 and promptly regretted it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
I’ve never heard him say that he regretted having Trump on.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
South Korea’s top financial regulator said earlier last week that he regretted not blocking the launch of leveraged single-stock funds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Now I regretted telling her anything at all.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
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