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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In March 2024, Drescher mourned the loss of her father, Morty, at 94.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025 -
Kirk was mourned as a martyr for free speech and Christian values during a massive memorial service.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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In his public appearances, Farley has lamented the shortage of young Americans entering the skilled trades, a concern echoed by many business leaders and economists.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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The president lamented about the lack of applause from the crowd.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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The survey found that most Gen Xers regretted waiting too long to plan for major life events -- especially retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Elsner regretted being unable to do more to create views of Lake Michigan from Lake Park, Howland said.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Wailed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wailed%20%28for%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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