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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a regrettable example" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation or instance that is unfortunate or disappointing, often in a context where it serves as a warning or lesson.
Example: "The recent scandal in the company is a regrettable example of how poor management can lead to significant consequences."
Alternatives: "an unfortunate instance" or "a lamentable case".
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Trump is a regrettable example of the latter.
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Strieff is only the latest regrettable example of the Supreme Court's willingness to excuse police violations of rights.
The Yahoo! case is a regrettable error which was the result of processing specific to Yahoo!
The dozen or so by Mr. Gardner are particularly bad; they're clumsily written and manifest a regrettable politically correct tendency, giving Bond low-tar cigarettes to smoke, for example, and a Saab to drive.
That's a regrettable situation".
"This was a regrettable incident.
That's a regrettable motive.
The snowstorm was a regrettable incident.
It appears this was a regrettable error".
Outside America there is a regrettable degree of public prurience.
But there has been a regrettable downsizing of aspirations.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com