much to the regret of (someone)
idiom
: causing great disappointment to (someone)
Much to the regret of my parents, I decided not to go to college.
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Unfortunately, Daniel Bruce retired during the COVID pandemic, much to the regret of the Boston Harbor Hotel, which owns the festival, and all of us who admire him.
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Noel Burgess, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Much to the regret of (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/much%20to%20the%20regret%20of%20%28someone%29. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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