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bemoan

[bih-mohn] / bɪˈmoʊn /


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Today, however, we come not to bemoan the bad times but celebrate the good times, for the Angels and Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Having pocketed their windfalls, survivors and those caring for injured vets would have incentive anew to bemoan their sacrifice and demand redress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

Bivol did not bemoan a first career loss four months ago - which many felt he won, and vowed to do better.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025

He went on to bemoan the emphasis on the coverage of polls in campaigns.

From Slate • Nov. 1, 2024

Unless you write yourself, you can’t know how wonderful it is; I always used to bemoan the fact that I couldn’t draw, but now I’m overjoyed that at least I can write.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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