unfortunately

Example Sentences

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"Russia should have had -- though unfortunately it didn't work out -- a leader exactly like Nemtsov," he told AFP, declining to give his surname.

From Barron's

"So two of our grandparents are unfortunately no longer present, one works full time and the other one has her own health concerns," he added.

From BBC

“At some point, I have to step back so that he can learn and he can make his own decisions, and unfortunately, he’s learning the hard way. But I’m okay with it.”

From Los Angeles Times

"The pain from four years ago was so much that we wanted to give it another go. We gave ourselves a chance but unfortunately we've not got there again."

From BBC

"Finally, they are making their way back on shore where, unfortunately, a lot of them are already dead or dying as they approach the coastlines and get into rougher coastal waters."

From BBC