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Meanings of very regrettable in English

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Usage of very regrettable in English
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That was a very regrettable and upsetting part of my life, really.
The Guardian
2
She, Taou Yuen, would call, politely distressed, for the mother... very regrettable.
Java Head
3
This is all very regrettable, but not entirely without its justifications.
The Trial
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Dijsselbloem said the result was " very regrettable" for the future of Greece.
The Guardian
5
His lawyers have appealed the decision, which they described as " very regrettable".
The Irish Times
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It is very regrettable that these additional measures will be implemented, the official told Reuters.
Reuters
7
It is very regrettable, signorina; but it is so.
Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad
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The outcome was unforseeable and very regrettable, he added.
Reuters
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The outcome was unforeseeable and very regrettable, he added.
Reuters
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It is very regrettable, but it is so.
Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad
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You said some very regrettable things that night.
Piccadilly Jim
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Yes, and their language is often very regrettable.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, April 25, 1917
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New Zealand international business forum Executive Director, Stephen Jacobi, said the tariffs would be a very regrettable move.
Radio NZ
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Still, I felt it to be very regrettable that the town should have been surrendered without a shot.
Three Years' War
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It is, of course, very regrettable that young Escott should have stabbed himself, and in my garden too.
Spring Days
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Mr Reid and Mr Cowen in Dublin today Mr Cowen said the resignations yesterday were " very regrettable".
The Irish Times
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