But, across the United States, every day, thousands of women who have taken the bold step to ask for help, are being turned away with regret by domestic violence service agencies that cannot handle the demand for services.

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But even Day-Lewis, for all his flair and cunning, cannot spice the proceedings with much joy, and we are left with a hymn to regret.

NEWYORKER: Nine

Politicians cannot help themselves: they talk to their supporters and often say things they may later regret, especially in what they believe are private fund-raisers where they can speak their minds and try to convince their donors that they fervently embrace their causes.

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