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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The people of Oklahoma and Grady County in particular mourned his passing.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025 -
In response to the video, some social media users mourned the decline of PlayPlaces and similar play areas.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Antelopes coach Bryce Drew lamented the team’s inability to develop a rhythm offensively.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
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The difference being that Mets fans were furious that the club sent their number three prospect away; while no Dodger fan lamented the swap of Verdugo.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Walsh immediately regretted his decision.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, a Pew Research Center survey of 8,480 adults who had gotten tattoos found that 24 percent of respondents regretted getting one or more of their inkings.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Wailed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wailed%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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