bemoaned; bemoaning; bemoans
1
: to express deep grief or distress over
bemoan the death of their leader
2
: to regard with displeasure, disapproval, or regret
bemoaning the lack of civility in modern political discourse
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He bemoans the fact that the team lost again.
an article bemoaning the decline in voter turnout
Some critics are always bemoaning the state of the language.
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For years, car safety experts and everyday drivers have bemoaned the loss of the humble button.
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
If Trump loses, Republicans will bemoan his lack of discipline, selecting Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate and not employing Nikki Haley on the campaign trail.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
The government has announced a raft of measures aimed at boosting activity, including rate cuts and the easing of some home purchasing restrictions, but analysts have bemoaned the lack of detail so far.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 5 Nov. 2024
After tech executives and investors bemoaned London’s IPO market structure, officials within the LSE, U.K. government and Financial Conduct Authority worked together to reform London’s listings rules and make the exchange a more attractive venue for high-growth tech firms.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2024
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
If Trump loses, Republicans will bemoan his lack of discipline, selecting Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate and not employing Nikki Haley on the campaign trail.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
The government has announced a raft of measures aimed at boosting activity, including rate cuts and the easing of some home purchasing restrictions, but analysts have bemoaned the lack of detail so far.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 5 Nov. 2024
After tech executives and investors bemoaned London’s IPO market structure, officials within the LSE, U.K. government and Financial Conduct Authority worked together to reform London’s listings rules and make the exchange a more attractive venue for high-growth tech firms.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Bemoan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bemoan. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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bemoan
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be·moan
bi-ˈmōn 
: to express grief over
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