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Two-time champion Fernando Alonso was bemoaning this at the launch of his Aston Martin car a week or so ago.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2024

Before the virus, I was bemoaning the fact that I couldn’t get a reservation at Anju, and now I’m able to order it online.

From Washington Post • Apr. 23, 2020

Recently, she was bemoaning the fact that no one had left any “surprises” on her desk for the past three weeks.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2019

At the time of the interview, Glasper was bemoaning the jazz scene’s addiction to celebrating its past at the expense of its future.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2016

He was bemoaning the shortage of Celestial bronze when Festus began to whir and squeak.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan