Historical clue formulations

• "True, unfortunately" — 2025-10-09
• "Alas, yes" — 2023-06-18
• "Regrettably, it's true" — 2018-11-07
• "Yes, unfortunately" — 2018-05-10
• "Unfortunately, that's the case" — 2011-10-16
• "True, alas" — 2011-04-30
• "Yes, alas" — 2007-05-18