lamenting

Example Sentences

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Any given search might surface a terse op-ed lamenting higher prices or news coverage of criticism by regulators and policymakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Like Eagle Rockers, San Franciscans were done merely lamenting the community’s loss.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

She called herself “kinda done with politics,” lamenting that there was “so much division” in the country.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

There was even harsher critique from Baz Bamigboye in Deadline, describing it as "beyond seriously unfunny" and lamenting that he didn't laugh once.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

But Jefferson was fairly typical in this regard, lamenting the chasm between long-standing colleagues while building up the barricades from his side of the divide.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis