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But the Tar Heels will lament a series of mistakes in the closing minutes that allowed Iowa State to rally.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2022

A shift away from that position would represent a major change in UK energy policy that some will lament and some will celebrate.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2022

Alabama: The Tide will lament the final time it had the ball and not being able to just get a few more yards for Reichard, who missed three field goals last week against A&M.

From Washington Post • Oct. 15, 2022

The loser will lament a missed opportunity to deal a significant blow to a division rival.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2022

All the bairns unborn will rue the day That the Isle of Man was sold away; And there's ne'er a wife that loves a dram, But what will lament for the Isle of Man.

From Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England by Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard)