lamented
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As the sold-out crowd cheered, Monáe shuddered, slipping into her best Sissy Spacek as she lamented, “They’re all gonna laugh at me.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Tabchik lamented that investment in entertainment and community activities had also declined, weakening the social fabric of a town that once felt like a village.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
She also lamented the lack of a choice of Manx produce on the shelves of multinational supermarkets.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
He lamented “the salaciousness, the shame, the embarrassment, the clicks, the likes” that often come from sharing the photos online.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
“We should have tried there first,” Theresa lamented.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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