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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Martínez’s official Facebook page confirmed his death and mourned the loss of the musician.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025 -
All of us mourn the loss of a huge heart & soul larger even than his astonishing creative legacy.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Our readers often lament that people don’t know how to properly dress for weddings anymore, showing up in duds far too casual for the celebration at hand.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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While grabbing a latte at Java Cow on Sunday morning, one publicist lamented not seeing Jennifer Lopez’s surprise appearance and performance at TAO Park City the night before.—
William Earl,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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Research suggests gender-affirming surgeries for minors are rare — as are cases where individuals regret undergoing gender-affirming care after the fact.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some experience regret, others feel lost without their role as a founder, and many are surprised by how deeply tied their self-worth is to their business.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Wail (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wail%20%28for%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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