Sentence examples for alas he does not from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(1)

The phrase "alas he does not" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express disappointment or regret about someone's inability or unwillingness to do something.
Example: "I had hoped he would join us for dinner; alas he does not share our enthusiasm for social gatherings."
Alternatives: "unfortunately he does not" or "regrettably he does not".

Exact(4)

He tells us what, he tells us why, but, alas, he does not explicitly tell us how.

Alas, he does not.

Alas, he does not swing by her kitchen for a cup of coffee and a heart-to-heart after the game, though she says her door is open to him, too.

Alas, he does not say.

Similar(56)

"I hoped your father had missed the latest men's-fashion supplement in the New York Timess,' but — alas he did not".

He could have done this and more, but alas he did not.

He was quite the card -- though alas he didn't take proper care of his health.

But one thing scholars agree on is that, alas, he did not steal from the rich and give to the poor.

(I was hoping the cameraman would start roving around the stadium again so I could make a suitable pun but, alas, he didn't pan to anyone. Seems his enthusiasm for celebrity-spotting has petered out).

Joy Behar is a kind and supportive interviewer -- though she did ask if Rod had tried Viagra to which Rod retorted he had but alas, he didn't find the need for it.

Their captain and prolific striker, Trésor Mputu, protested so furiously that he was sent off and he did not, alas, go quietly.

Show more...

Ludwig, your English writing platform

Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.

Student

Used by millions of students, scientific researchers, professional translators and editors from all over the world!

MitStanfordHarvardAustralian Nationa UniversityNanyangOxford

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 quote

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak

CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com

Get started for free

Unlock your writing potential with Ludwig

Letters

Most frequent sentences: