mourn
verb (used without object)
to feel or express sorrow or grief.
have mourned
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present perfectof mourn.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“To be honest, I am realizing that until recently, I have mourned the dimming of that hope — and maybe you’ve experienced the same feelings,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2024
My clients and I have mourned together the deaths particularly of trans youth, including most recently Nex Benedict.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
Wales' Anglican and Catholic archbishops have mourned the loss of Queen Elizabeth II in a first joint Christmas message.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2022
For years, people have mourned the slow death of the lesbian bar.
From New York Times ● Feb. 26, 2022
If his dad was dead, his mom would have mourned him.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
