unfortunately
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“All the Judges are here but Wilson who unfortunately is in a manner absconding from his creditors,” wrote Justice James Iredell in August 1797.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
"And unfortunately, people are still waiting longer than we would like them to," she added.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
“This is a weak decision, unfortunately, a weak decision by strong partners.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
And although our warriors are shooting down a significant number of them, the sheer scale and unrelenting pace of Russia’s strikes, specifically against our energy sector, are unfortunately having severe consequences.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
But unfortunately, unlike Saint Joan, I’ve yet to hear a voice tell me what I can do to help my suffering country.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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