lamented
Example Sentences
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The president lamented that the former first lady did not compliment his performance.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
An avalanche of memes online made fun of its design, and likened it to Jaguar’s widely lamented rebranding from late 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Firms that invested in improving their ticketing platforms would have to open those to "free-riders", and the requirement to hand over data would benefit US-operated booking giants, tilting negotiating power in their favour, he lamented.
From Barron's • 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
One man lamented, “We punish our children until they become cowards and liars, and then we deplore their heartless ingratitude when we in turn become weak and helpless.”
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
Vocabulary lists containing lamented
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This Week In Culture: May 31–June 5, 2020
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