lamented

Example Sentences

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"We've got extremely high fish prices, we've got energy prices; wages go up continually," he lamented.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The case was the first to get Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on the witness stand, where he defended Instagram’s safety record and lamented the difficulty of keeping youngsters off the app.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

But in Kolding "there are a lot of empty stores," lamented Per Hansen, a 54-year-old florist.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

So much so that when the film blew up, fans lamented over the lack of merchandise.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The girl lamented about how, for the first four years, they would have to get approval from the selection committee for their gleanings.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman