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  • plural of lament.
  • present tense form of lament (3rd person singular).
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laments





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Hutchins is pessimistic about staving off the ban and laments what it would mean for the city's famed French restaurants.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

McVay laments, usually lightheartedly, the loss of staff members that have ascended to become head coaches.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

“Whatever we can do to be supportive is a good thing,” Florida Rep. Vern Buchanan saluted, taking a break from deficit laments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Cameron regularly laments that she has not had the chances her talent deserves since her blockbuster double header against Taylor in 2023.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Later, at dinner, she laments the fact that she’ll be thirty- five in a couple of months.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee


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