lamentations

Example Sentences

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Amid the lamentations about America’s healthcare system, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week reported some good news you might have missed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

But we’ll save those lamentations for another day.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2025

A familiar pattern followed: lamentations over the derailing; a cascade of reporters; a debate in Congress.

From Salon • May 13, 2023

When the trade was finalized and announced on July 29, there was some lamentations that the Mariners gave up too much in prospect capital.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2022

When he told her that Katie was having a baby, she nearly raised the roof with her lamentations.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith