deplore

Example Sentences

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Many of the Iranian people, even those who deplore the regime, may support the home team in this fight.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Critics deplore the fact that the undisputed growth has only benefitted a small portion of the population and has been accompanied by a spiralling cost of living.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

Downey, who plunged into tech’s moral gray zones in his “Iron Man” outings, makes it possible for an audience to both deplore McNeal and delight in the abrasive pleasure of his company.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2024

The major corporations that responded to AP’s queries said they deplore human rights violations and environmental damage and would investigate.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2024

One man lamented, “We punish our children until they become cowards and liars, and then we deplore their heartless ingratitude when we in turn become weak and helpless.”

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield