as in mourned
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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During perhaps the most rousing eulogy of all on Saturday, Jackson’s second-oldest son, Jonathan, referenced his father’s journey from then to now, while a who’s-who of faith leaders, heads of state, dignitaries, power brokers and celebrities mourned before him.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
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And, crucially, if they are shot down, they are not mourned by the public.—
Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
5 Mar. 2026
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The report lamented this deviation from its historical use as a hopeful, sacred affirmation with biblical roots.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sporting victories were celebrated here, floods and droughts lamented.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Below are the top 10 items visitors regretted not having on hand while stranded in New York last week—from a simple scarf to quality snow boots, all available on Amazon for as low as $9.—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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Seven years later, Misner hasn’t regretted his choice.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Wailed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wailed%20%28for%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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