REGRET in a Sentence

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For REGRET, below is one of 254 sentences:
To her he soon turned, repeating much of what he had already said, with only a softened air and stronger expressions of regret.

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 Meanings and Examples of REGRET
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
regret
 v.  feel sad about the loss or absence of
 v.  express with regret
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1  He had long nerved himself to the sacrifice, however, and the thought of the honour and happiness of his daughter outweighed any regret at his ruined fortunes.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In PART II: CHAPTER IV. A FLIGHT FOR LIFE
2  Te hee--To be sure, I regret it as you do.
Between the Acts By Virginia Woolf
Context  Highlight   In Unit 10
3  I would never complain of anything, and what I have done I do not in the least regret.
Hard Times By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 2: CHAPTER VII
4  The moment she could detach herself from that interview with the person of whom you speak, and whom I deeply regret to have been the means of introducing to you, Louisa hurried here, for protection.
Hard Times By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 3: CHAPTER III
5  To her he soon turned, repeating much of what he had already said, with only a softened air and stronger expressions of regret.
Mansfield Park By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XX
6  Edmund did not wonder that such should be his father's feelings, nor could he regret anything but the exclusion of the Grants.
Mansfield Park By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXI
7  It is the regret and disappointment of a sister, who thinks her brother has a right to everything he may wish for, at the first moment.
Mansfield Park By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXV
8  Edmund did not discern any symptoms of regret, and thought his father a little unreasonable in supposing the first three or four days could produce any.
Mansfield Park By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXVII
9  A letter exposes to all the evil of consultation, and where the mind is anything short of perfect decision, an adviser may, in an unlucky moment, lead it to do what it may afterwards regret.
Mansfield Park By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLIV
10  Perhaps it is best for me, since it leaves me so little to regret.
Mansfield Park By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLVII
11  That, perhaps, it was best for me; I had less to regret in sacrificing a friendship, feelings, hopes which must, at any rate, have been torn from me now.
Mansfield Park By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLVII
12  He was suffering from disappointment and regret, grieving over what was, and wishing for what could never be.
Mansfield Park By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLVIII
13  Young as he was, however, he had sense enough to make a feint of feeling great regret at going away.
Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER II
14  The regret of no recent separation was fresh in his mind; the absence of no loved and well-remembered face sank heavily into his heart.
Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER V
15  Then I think it is necessary,' said the doctor; 'at all events, I am quite sure that you would deeply regret not having done so, if you postponed it.
Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXIX
Example Sentence: (44 in 3 pages)
16  We regret that we cannot deal with queries on individual cases.
17  Do as I tell you,or you'll regret it later on.
18  Some regret only one person listen, I'm very sorry, I still cherish, everything.
19  A funeral can amplify the feelings of regret and loss for the relatives.
20  Remember to look back at your mistakes from time to time, but never regret them.
21  I regret to say that we can't stay here any longer.
22  They say at the end of your life, you regret the stuff you didn't do more than the stuff that you did.
23  The latest members of the world's most exclusive club, the Nobel laureates, will be announced this week, in a year with more than usual certainty that amid the smiles and champagne will be acrimony and regret.
24  A short while ago, however, he became a busdriver and he has not regretted it.
25  I half regretted having left the work unfinished.
26  He bitterly regretted ever having mentioned it.
27  Somerville bitterly regretted his folly at becoming involved.
28  Pierre told them some things he later regretted telling.
29  She regretted the words the moment they were out of her mouth.
30  I simply gave in to him, and I've regretted it ever since.