lament

Example Sentences

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Much of his writing is a lament for the passing of old-time ways.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Many of us hear our children and grandchildren lament their financial difficulties.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

And his lament over the pain of farewells likely will be felt by many of the athletes gathering Sunday for the Olympic closing ceremony at Arena di Verona, a 1st century Roman amphitheater.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

It says this is a "recognition of the need for repentance, humility and lament".

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

“O! I have bought the mansion of a love, but not possess’d it” was his lament.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns