lamenting

Example Sentences

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Those in the data center industry are lamenting the state of public opinion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

In life, she’s the kid who realizes that parents don’t love all their children equally, and instead of lamenting that absence, surrounds herself with a chosen family that values her as she is.

From Salon • May 20, 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

The wind blew a low, plaintive moan, the beginning note of a lamenting song.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin