laments

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The inspiration for the name comes from the Japanese term mottainai, which laments waste - think of the phrase "waste not, want not" and you have the sentiment.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Where does Mr. Schmidt think young people got the idea that “the climate is breaking”? Where did the “fear” he laments come from?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 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

It seems so unfair that a whole family like this is struck by one disease, Farmer laments.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French