laments

Example Sentences

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Every generation looks on the next and laments that it has lost something good.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

“Don’t tell me ‘never,’” Graham laments, before bringing the meeting to a close with a gently peremptory “Do better.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Paul Herritty, 80, worked in the steelworks for 31 years and laments what he sees as the lack of opportunities, including housing, for young people in the city.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

“The shareholders fire you, but no one cares,” laments Alejandro Malbran, whose Brancous LP is the latest investment firm to try rallying Braemar shareholders against Bennett’s management.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Even Dad, who rarely has anything negative to say, laments the lack of culture in the suburbs.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller