| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Might deeply regret this question, but . . ." | USA Today | 12 Apr 2024 |
| "Mightdeeply regretthis question,but..." | ||
| Trepidatious query starter | ||
| Trepidatious query starter | LA Times Daily | 26 Feb 2022 |
| 'Might really regret this question, but . . .' | USA Today | 22 Jan 2022 |
| “This may not be an appropriate question...” | Wall Street Journal | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Hesitant start to a question | New York Times | 04 Jan 2015 |
| Hesitant start to a question |