Phrases Phrases for Expressing Regret

It grieves me to say...

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Meaning

Expressing sorrow and regret formally.

Example sentences

John: 'I must inform you of some bad news.'<br>

Alice: 'It grieves me to say, but I have to resign.'

John: 'It grieves me to say, but we need to reassess our strategy.'

Alice: 'The results are not what we hoped for.'<br>