lamenting

Example Sentences

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What value is there in an existence spent lamenting what was and what could’ve been?

From Salon • May 30, 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

More than anything, he wants to enjoy the time he has left instead of lamenting over missed opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

The woman wasn’t lamenting an old plantation injustice but a crime perpetrated here in South Carolina.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead