lamented

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Toward the end of his presentation, Ritchie lamented the police department’s struggle to reopen cold cases such as McAdams’.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

His assessment came after he lamented the fact that social media algorithms punish “decency” and reward “flamboyant narcissism and controversy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

"No one cares about us", Najdi lamented, calling on "everyone who can to exert pressure to stop this barbarity".

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

City boss Pep Guardiola has often lamented the schedule, previously calling it a "disaster" for players, and cancelled training before his side's second leg against Real in favour of a rest day.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

“The poor child! The poor little one,” she lamented.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith