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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These lonely senior citizens arrive at a Los Angeles bungalow where Fish, newly discharged from an asylum, wrestles with an imagined demon and Poinsettia mourns a fantasy romance with composer Giacomo Puccini.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 June 2025 -
The Ultimate Angus Philly went the way of the Dodo almost 15 years ago, and customers have been mourning the discontinuation of The Three Cheese Steak Sandwich for the better part of a decade.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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The apparel choice generated some healthy discourse, with some lamenting the lack of full Monarchs tribute attire.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2025
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But Shildt is not prone to publicly lament any shortcomings about his players.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Take it from two pros who have helped countless clients with their moves—this is what people always regret taking with them.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Whether hungry or not, golfers are obliged to try one on for size and will never regret the choice.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Wail (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wail%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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