rue
verb (used with object)
to feel sorrow over; repent of; regret bitterly.
will rue
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future tenseof rue.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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If you do take his advice, and there’s an almighty tumble in the stock market, you will rue the day you ever listened to him and curse yourself for not listening to your gut.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2025
There's this moment where she says, "The Sea Snake will rue the day we meet again."
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2024
England will rue the chances missed on day one of the third Test in India, says former captain Michael Vaughan.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2024
The Huskies, when they look back on this night, will rue some key missed opportunities.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2024
General Ffangg will rue the day he crossed whiskers with me!
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
