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How to use the word regretful in a Sentence?

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No one wants another tragedy. No one wants this to happen again. That's why it's regretful that Democrats have rushed to a markup today in what seems more like political theater than a real attempt at improving public safety or finding solutions, democrats never once reached out to us to seek our input on the legislation we are considering here today.

Jim Jordan

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I'm making this video to talk about the most regretful and shameful thing that I've ever had to talk about publicly. There's a video that's out that's a compilation of me saying the N-word. It's a video that's made of clips taken out of context of me of 12 years of conversations on my podcast, and it's all smushed together. And it looks f --- ing horrible, even to me.

Joe Rogan

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I'm making this video to talk about the most regretful and shameful thing that I've ever had to talk about publicly. There's a video that's out that's a compilation of me saying the N-word. It's a video that's made of clips taken out of context of me of 12 years of conversations on my podcast, and it's all smushed together. And it looks f---ing horrible, even to me.

Joe Rogan

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

The ones I’ve saw in the emergency department … they are very afraid that they may die and they are regretful because at that time you can’t get the vaccine.

Cheryl Lee

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

We have no reason to believe that The President has learned anything, if The President had, perhaps The President would have began the State of the Union address the other night by apologizing to the American people. That what The President did was wrong and The President's regretful for it. We haven't heard that.

Val Demings of Florida

Found on CNN
4 years ago

They feel regretful that they put their trust in the wrong person.

Jussie Smollett

Found on CNN
5 years ago

A lot of people are regretful they weren't fitter... but busy lives take over.

Tom Saxlund

Found on CNN
5 years ago

I along with our country's people feel sad, angry and regretful, china grabbing our allies and giving us pressure in the diplomatic space will not shrink the distance across the (Taiwan) strait and will not let cross-strait relations walk on a peaceful, friendly path.

Joseph Wu

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

I along with our country's people feel sad, angry and regretful, i need to emphasize here that China grabbing our allies and giving us pressure in the diplomatic space will not shrink the distance across the (Taiwan) strait and will not let cross-strait relations walk on a peaceful, friendly path.

Joseph Wu

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

Obviously last Friday was regretful. Obviously, House Republican members did not want to see House Republican members members take down the farm bill.

Paul Ryan

Found on CNN
5 years ago

The recording appears to be a compilation of audio clips, many of which involve private conversations between two adults with no other persons/children present. The recording contains regretful conversations between these adults.

Linda Stone

Found on FOX News
6 years ago

I regret the effort to repeal and immediately replace will not be successful, but that doesn’t mean we should give up, it’s regretful that our Democratic colleagues decided early on that they did not want to engage with us to help deliver that relief, but this does not have to be the end of the story.

Mitch McConnell

Found on FOX News
6 years ago

It is regretful and weird that, on the eve of an impeachment vote, another blatant lie regarding Dilma's reelection campaign is highlighted by media.

Flavio Caetano

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

What happened to you is a travesty and I can't even imagine what you went through and how terrible those days and nights must have been for all those years, and I know that all of us are so regretful that you or any person has to go through what you did. And I hope that now that you are standing here before us that you will have whatever path in life you choose going forward.

Bill Clinton

Found on CNN
8 years ago

I am regretful that this matter became emotional for society and a political factor.

Powertech Chairman D.K. Tsai

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

I shouldn't have participated in gambling, but I don't think my actions constituted (a) crime, i know I have made mistakes, and I'm truly regretful.

Guo Meimei

Found on CNN
8 years ago

We are very regretful (for) this accident that caused injuries to many victims, the most urgent matter currently for us is to handle and assist with ... victims on the scene and work comprehensively with the New Taipei Fire Department.

Formosa Fun Coast

Found on CNN
8 years ago

The officer was inquiring about the physical condition of Mr Chan, ... It is regretful that this photo is being used by the media to portray something more than what it really is - CNN, 24-Apr-15

Foreign Affairs spokesperson Arrmanatha Nasir

added by anonymous
9 years ago

Let's not try to politicize this regretful incident.

Rodolfo Gonzalez

Found on FOX News
9 years ago

I am thrilled. I love movies. I don't have those nagging, regretful feelings about either of them, it is a miracle.

Kristen Stewart

Found on Reuters
9 years ago

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