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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:

Alas, the president has not made this case.
On the other hand, a loud David was unmistakable evidence that (alas!) I had done something to warrant the sudden attention.
… The chances of failure are, alas, much greater, and two in a row look like carelessness."
I must say that I was quite disappointed to find the foregoing examples; alas! there are many more.
Alas, after looking at the car, the mechanic declared that he couldn't fix the shimmy.