Sentence examples for alas for from inspiring English sources

"alas for" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is often used to express regret or sorrow for something. Example: Alas for the poor bird, who had flown too close to the fire and now lay lifeless on the ground.

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Same, alas, for its symbolic impact.

Make that 2006, more like, and alas for league.

Alas for him, alas for sporting romantics around the world, his ball came up short, sending the two compatriots into a four-hole play-off.

Not, alas, for very long.

But not, alas, for pleasure or art.

But alas for Marta, she cannot sell it like Beckham.

The question, alas, for all of us, answers itself.

It is a bit late, alas, for that.

Not so, alas, for the 20th-century art market, which can be a seething snake pit.

BUT, alas, for some, the charitable giving doesn't override the garish affair.

Except, alas, for Radiohead.

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