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

His assessment came after he lamented the fact that social media algorithms punish “decency” and reward “flamboyant narcissism and controversy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

City boss Pep Guardiola has often lamented the schedule, previously calling it a "disaster" for players, and cancelled training before his side's second leg against Real in favour of a rest day.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

“They can get extremely soggy,” lamented one customer in a video posted this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Moss was not a small guy, a fact he had frequently lamented to himself, but he was shocked when his own feet began to dangle, unable to reach the floor.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro