lamented
Example Sentences
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He often lamented the lack of quality coming from Hollywood.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Despite being satisfied the correct decision was made, Rooney lamented the advantage goalkeepers get inside their own area.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Many a sitcom, drama and news program of that era lamented the lack of congressional courage.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Grynspan said the next UN chief "needs to take a risk" and lamented: "We have become a risk-conservative organization."
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
All my brothers except for Sam Houston lamented that they had missed the heroics and the romantic glory.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
Vocabulary lists containing lamented
Much Ado About Nothing
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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This Week In Culture: May 31–June 5, 2020
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