Example Sentences

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Chan bemoaned the government's slowness to act, citing that Taiwan's machines must offer a "guaranteed prize" if a certain amount of money is spent.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Farley, the CEO, has bemoaned them as having many more parts and costs than are necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Some, including conservative Catholic bishops, bemoaned the assault against a major religious leader.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Newcastle won their Monday night meeting at Elland Road 12 days later, after which Keegan bemoaned Ferguson's comments about Leeds' players and a "man like Stuart Pearce".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

She bemoaned her fate and challenged her stars as we hung our laundry or scrubbed scales from our fish.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri