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

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

  • The Phantom ruefully expresses his longing to look normal—and to be loved by her.  - The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
  • In the closing shot Brand ruefully pins the medal on a stuffed dummy.  - Bitter Victory
  • Louis ruefully remembers Anne's death in Italy from the plague.  - De Sade (film)
  • Jonathan ruefully realizes that he took the wrong powder from his father’s stores.  - The Pirates of Pompeii
  • As Judge Keshavachandra ruefully noted after the conclusion of Borel's trial: "Talk of perpetual motion, he's it.  - Perpetual Motion (short story)
  • Luke says ruefully that he "can't bring the dead back to life".  - Eight Days of Luke
  • Ruby regretfully watches her lackluster performance and ruefully observes the disappointing state of his business.  - Ruby (1992 film)
  • Vic accepts an invitation from Jeanne for dinner at her place, where both ruefully discover Vic is still in love with Kay.  - The Hucksters
  • Citing "the rules," Tony ruefully kills him.  - Rififi
  • Nick ruefully calls for another take.  - Living in Oblivion
  • She ruefully concludes that he married her out of pity, but he convinces her that he really did fall in love with her.  - People Will Talk
  • Kirk ruefully says, "No — but that's all they have left".  - Let That Be Your Last Battlefield
  • Tom declines, saying he just "wants to work 9 to 5 and spend the rest of the time with his family", which Hopkins ruefully accepts.  - The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit
  • As Annie and Frank prepare for the show, Frank plans to propose to Annie after the show and then ruefully admits that "My Defenses Are Down".  - Annie Get Your Gun (musical)

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