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Professional Ways to Say "it's a pity"

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It's a pity that you have to be dragged into this

This means the speaker feels sorry that another person got involved.

From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 41

When do people say this?

Scene Context

He says it is unfortunate that someone has been pulled into the problem.

Usage Scenario

Use it to show sympathy when someone is unfairly involved in a problem. It is polite and common in serious situations.

Better ways to say it

1
It's a pity that you have to be dragged into this.
2
I'm sorry you got dragged into this.
3
You didn't need to get dragged into this.

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