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  • present tense form of lament (3rd person singular).
  • plural of lament.
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laments





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"These small windows that the world sees, the little openings here and there including secret schools for girls, are just meant to fool everybody," she laments with visible sadness.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

In her book, “A Mother’s Reckoning,” she laments not invading her son’s privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

"I feel like my hands are tied because I can't find her," she laments.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

“Club Sport Marítimo de La Guaira profoundly laments the irreparable loss of the wife and sons of our player Lucas Trejo,” the team wrote.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

“But she just can’t get there,” he laments.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove



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