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Example sentences for: alas

How can you use “alas” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

"If he should one day take his chance in a presidential election, it should be remembered that he tried--and, alas, with partial success--to align American Middle East policy with the positions of an ultranationalist Israeli party."
Alas, Babylon
Gandhi would be the perfect person to consult about civil disobedience as it pertains to taxes but, alas, it is impossible to contact him.
On the other hand, a loud David was unmistakable evidence that (alas!) I had done something to warrant the sudden attention.
Alas, Kausfiles doesn't have that excuse!