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Discover LudwigThe phrase "alas we" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to express sorrow or regret, often in a poetic or literary context.
Example: "Alas, we must part ways after such a wonderful evening together."
Alternatives: "unfortunately, we" or "sadly, we".
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But as yet – alas – we have no County Theory of English Lit.
After all, we're the most generous people on earth aren't we? No, alas, we're not.
We had plenty of entries this week but alas we can only show a few in our gallery.
None, but alas we are in the no spin zone.
But we just don't have a word to wrap up all the inner plus outer of lovely ladydome... until alas, we accept pussy.
We live as if the bigger and better the "show" produced in the ceremony, correlates affirmatively to long-lasting, more meaningful marital unions, but alas we are mistaken.
But, alas, we split.
And now, alas, we do know.
At coffee most mornings, alas, we do.
To find out, alas, we have a long wait.
…I can confidently answer this question: no, alas, we usually cannot look at it again!! Ah.
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