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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Fans mourn full Thursday programming lineup at Bonnaroo Starting the festival's programming on Thursday night, instead of the typical inclusion of a full Thursday line-up in past years, has also been the source of some contention.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
17 July 2025 -
On Thursday, those who played with Braman also mourned his death.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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Some in the industry have watched in frustration as Trump lamented how businesses including farming and hospitality could be hurt by his policies, wondering why those who clean hotel rooms or pick tomatoes deserve more attention than those who care for elders.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Parents often lament how children grow up too quickly.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
12 July 2025
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The airline deeply regrets this tragic incident and extends its condolences to the family of the person involved.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Also prominently featured were several young adults who transitioned as adolescents and later regretted it.—
Azeen Ghorayshi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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“Wail (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wail%20%28for%29. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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