Sentence examples for be regrettable if from inspiring English sources

It would be regrettable if that debate was stifled.

It would be regrettable if Europe saw anything like the deplorable public disturbances created by football rivalries in South America.

"It would be regrettable if there were other resignations, but this is an important point of principle," he added.

It would be regrettable if too much delay were caused by the slow progress of the US domestic agenda.

It would be regrettable if the G7 shirked its commitment by leaving the decision to provide financial support in the hands of the EBRD alone.

Other health experts say it would be regrettable if the general election devolves into a debate that pits coverage against cost.

David Cameron's official spokeswoman said: "It's regrettable if they are going to strike again.

This is regrettable if understandable, for a shortage of walls here makes showing two-dimensional works a challenge.

Granted that the English have always hated intellect – where else would you find the threat that you're "too clever for your own good" – the fact that examination boards are now colluding in a general dumbing-down is regrettable, if hardly surprising.

It's regrettable, if entirely predictable, that some have seized upon the senators' proposal to attack Ness's reputation -- notably author Jonathan Eig, who in the Chicago Sun-Times dismisses Ness's accomplishments as "baloney".

It would be regrettable, moreover, if this seemingly small schedule change were to signal the end, or the beginning of the end, of the serious hourlong dramatic show.