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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Book blogs mourned my loss, a distinction that was both affirming and heartrending.—
Kenneth Turan,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Hollywood Heritage, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving neighborhood history, mourned the loss of the motel in a statement Sunday.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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First, the 122-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, when coach Erik Spoelstra lamented the lack of fight.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Rozeboom and fellow linebacker Claudin Cherelus lamented the growth the team and the defense had made in 2025.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Gwyneth Paltrow's teenage son had a front-row seat to her latest movie — and instantly regretted it.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Whitfield never regretted making his intentions for a wife so public, but a few overzealous interactions had put him on guard.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Wailed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wailed%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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