lamentable

Example Sentences

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But a number of measures can be taken to dramatically improve the current lamentable state of affairs, some strategic, others operational.

From Washington Post

In this increasingly polarized debate, both sides reveal an astonishing lack of historical understanding combined with a lamentable lack of imagination.

From Washington Post

And it found they had no or limited access to health care as well as a "lamentable" education.

From BBC

Writing in the Radio Times, the eminent musician described the BBC's "treatment of its own musicians" as "lamentable".

From BBC

He said bilateral relations were "at their lowest point, in a very lamentable state" but that "at the same time, Russia has never refused constructive dialogue, and is not refusing now".

From Reuters