Example Sentences

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“MTV is going off the air at midnight tonight . . . man. There was a time when MTV was THE channel to be watching on New Year’s Eve,” rued one Bluesky user.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

Fiji coach Mick Byrne, meanwhile, rued a score by Simione Kuruvoli disallowed for knocking on the ball on.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

In a speech in November 1992, Queen Elizabeth II rued the previous 12 months as an annus horribilis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Russell said he had "mixed feelings" because he felt there was more in his car, adding that he rued Mercedes' decision not to use the same strategy as Red Bull after the red flag.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025

He gave me a look that clearly meant Good luck; you’ll rued it, then climbed into his van.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan