as in to mourn
to feel or express sorrow for
her grandfather asked her not to wail for him, saying that he had had a good life and was at peace
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In the 24 hours since Moore’s death, several players took to social media to mourn the gifted receiver and advocate for supporting others going through difficult circumstances.—
Mike Wilson,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026 -
The protests coincided with ceremonies traditionally held after 40 days to mourn those killed by security forces during last month’s anti-government demonstrations.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Ezaldeen Mustafah, a Palestinian from the West Bank, was among those lamenting the restrictions.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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But as a character and a bastion of the beautiful game — lamenting long throws and VAR at every opportunity — Postecoglou continues to charm British football.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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This is the president who regrets not sending in the military to seize voting machines in 2020.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Wail (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wail%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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