How to use "regretfully" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

Example sentences for "regretfully" in popular movie and book plots

Carol presents Walter's 'deal' to Paul, who regretfully declines, citing respect for his wife. - The Seventh Sin
Adams and dr Delazo regretfully say their goodbyes, their chess game unfinished. - Crazy as Hell
He regretfully leaves. - Chandni
He is upset and their relationship ends with Natsuki regretfully crying. - Initial D (film)
Ruby regretfully watches her lackluster performance and ruefully observes the disappointing state of his business. - Ruby (1992 film)
Xavier arrives in a limousine, only minutes too late; he regretfully decides that in this instance, the White Queen has won. - Firestar (limited series)
Mike regretfully informs her that he will not be in attendance but has sent his apologies to her mother. - The Sun Won't Set (Desperate Housewives)
After Krola is returned to the planet, Durken regretfully tells Picard that he feels Malcor is not ready for first contact. - First Contact (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
She regretfully tells Seibei she has accepted another proposal. - The Twilight Samurai
They regretfully announce that Tranquillity has either been destroyed or forced to surrender to the possessed. - The Naked God
That night, Nino confronts Gee Money, who accuses Nino of egotism, and Nino regretfully kills him. - New Jack City
As he doesn't let them read any of the files, the Baudelaires regretfully trick him into giving them his keys to enter the library at night. - The Hostile Hospital
When he refuses to back down, Lara regretfully shoots him dead, replaces the box in the pool and leaves. - Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life
Wu regretfully tells Jim of the wager and that in accordance with its terms this is true. - The Love Bug
She regretfully tells Tristran that she will keep her promise and marry him. - Stardust (novel)
So he regretfully surrendered the star to Alf, and with it his adventures into Faery. - Smith of Wootton Major

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