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How to use the word regrettably in a Sentence?

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I wanted to address my senators Cruz and Cornyn, neither of whom regrettably are in the room right now, but I would like for them to know that what happened to me I think most people in this room would agree was horrific. But it’s a direct result of the policies that they support, i nearly died on their watch, and furthermore, as a result of what happened to me, I may have been robbed of the opportunity to have children in the future.

Amanda Zurawski

Found on CNN
11 months ago

We have seen, regrettably, clear evidence that al Shabaab has the intent and capability to target Americans.

The US

Found on CNN
1 year ago

These escalating home values were no doubt beneficial to homeowners and home sellers, however, as these markets flourish, middle-income wage earners face increasingly difficult affordability issues and are regrettably being priced out of the home-buying process.

Lawrence Yun

Found on CNN
2 years ago

If we can not continue reporting the way we wanted to and the way we feel safe to, ceasing operation is regrettably the only choice.

Citizen News

Found on CNN
2 years ago

After deliberation over many weeks and a thorough analysis of the entirety of Urban's tenure with our team, I am bitterly disappointed to arrive at the conclusion that an immediate change is imperative for everyone, i informed Urban of the change this evening. As I stated in October, regaining our trust and respect was essential. Regrettably, it did not happen.

Shad Khan

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

Regrettably, Senate Republicans rejected enacting modest reforms, which even the previous president had supported, while refusing to take action on key issues that many in law enforcement were willing to address.

Scott Applewhite

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

Regrettably, cyberattacks by nation-state-sponsored actors and transnational cybercriminals are becoming more common and are an inherent risk of conducting any type of business online.

Scott McCutcheon

Found on CNN
2 years ago

As a result of a misunderstanding and miscommunication between myself and some hotel guests, the situation needlessly and regrettably escalated.

Anthony Michael Hall

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

Huawei UK threatens to move Britain into the digital slow lane, push up bills and deepen the digital divide, regrettably our future in The United Kingdom has become politicized, this is about Ed Brewster trade policy and not security.

Ed Brewster

Found on CNN
3 years ago

A commitment we make and renew every day at the University of Kentucky is that the success of our students is at the center of everything that we do. But for that sentiment to be more than words, we must always act in ways that honor that commitment — especially when we discover rare instances where those who supervise and guide our students don't meet the standards of integrity we expect of each other. This is one of those times, the University of Kentucky has built the nation's premier collegiate cheerleading program. But regrettably, the integrity of the program has been compromised by inappropriate behavior by some squad members on off-campus trips and by lax oversight by the program's coaches and advisor.

University of Kentucky

Found on CNN
3 years ago

The majority regrettably succumbs to this trend.

Justice Samuel Alito

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Too much public discourse today is sullied by ad hominem rhetoric, that is, attempts to discredit an argument not by proving that it is unsound but by attacking the character or motives of the argument's proponents, the majority regrettably succumbs to this trend.

Justice Samuel Alito

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Regrettably, these attacks on our forces will continue as Iran has no problem fighting to the last of the Shia militias and believe they can force us out of Iraq.

Dennis Ross

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

I care deeply about that position and believe that the person needs experience in the intelligence community, which, regrettably, Ambassador Grenell does not have.

Susan Collins

Found on CNN
4 years ago

I care deeply about that position and believe that the person needs experience in Intelligence Community, which, regrettably, Richard Grenell does not have.

Susan Collins

Found on CNN
4 years ago

Regrettably some of that era's understanding of homosexuality and gender identity can be attributed to the American psychoanalytic establishment, it is long past time to recognize and apologize for our role in the discrimination and trauma caused by our profession.

Lee Jaffe

Found on CNN
4 years ago

Turkey will certainly and regrettably lose jobs and future economic opportunities from this decision, it will no longer receive more than $9 billion in projected work share related to the F-35 over the life of the program.

Ellen Lord

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

I do not expect this latest incident to, by itself, lead to outright conflict. But it is certainly escalatory and, regrettably, may be further limiting the already small decision space Trump had given himself.

John Kirby

Found on CNN
4 years ago

Once again the halls of Congress reverberate with odes to rugged individualism, state sovereignty, and contempt for the centralized super-state, these are bloodless battles Jefferson Davis could never fight but, they are no less vital for the future of American civilization. As our cities decay and our standards and spiritual traditions deteriorate, America is searching for a better way. Walker Percy urged us to look South to recover community, stability, and sense of place in God's order which we have regrettably lost. That is a tall proposition but it is certainly one Jefferson Davis would understand and certainly one for which Jefferson Davis would fight.

Secretary Wilkie

Found on CNN
5 years ago

It's important to make clear for the record that I had no knowledge, involvement or participation in any of those events, we certainly took steps to ensure at all times that the highest standards of propriety, ethics and legality were followed in the office. Regrettably, that did not appear to happen in this case.

Paul Matey

Found on CNN
5 years ago

Their claims of 'commitment to a smoke-free future' might be more believable were they not continuing to aggressively advertise Marlboro across the developing world, where tobacco regulation is regrettably far laxer than in the UK.

Shirley Cramer

Found on CNN
5 years ago

I've tried to learn from his example, and I wish I could say I've emulated him, but regrettably, as Arizonans and my Senate colleagues can attest, I still possess a short supply of some of Jon's most conspicuous leadership qualities, his patience, for example, his meticulous preparation and thoroughness, are, I'm sorry to say, not qualities that I'll be remembered for, but they've been indispensable to the people of our state.

Meghan McCain

Found on CNN
5 years ago

Everyone is fine, regrettably, although Krista was charged, we are comfortable that the judicial system is able to address what actually happened and Krista will be cleared in this private matter.

Hershey Glover

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

Regrettably, I used two words, 'step up,' that, when taken out of context, do not convey my beliefs and the point I was trying to make.

Neil Portnow

Found on FOX News
6 years ago

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