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  • "Lamenting," says Lord Campbell, "the great difficulty he had in disposing of a high legal situation, he described himself as long hesitating between the intemperance of A. and the corruption of B., but finally preferring the man of bad temper.

    The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 Various

  • Lamenting the suffering created by harsh economic sanctions and bombing campaigns is a good way for non-interventionist right-wingers to suck up to their leftist friends and colleagues, but so what?

    Antiwar.com Blog 2009

  • Lamenting the delay in establishing new position limits, CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton in prepared remarks for a speech Tuesday called such regulations "helpful limits…that could guard against markets being adversely impacted by excessive speculation."

    Hedge Fund Fined For Violating Natural-Gas Trading Rules Matt Day 2011

  • The British Museum Rubens's earlier 'Venus Lamenting Over the Dead Adonis' The painting depicts the moment Venus discovers her dying lover, Adonis, after he has been gored in the groin by a beast while hunting—outsize drama on a 7-by-11-foot canvas that made this a natural first choice for the series, says the exhibit's curator, Shlomit Steinberg.

    Rubens's Classical Spectacle, Rated R Ellen Gamerman 2012

  • Lamenting past atrocities during which the international community had failed to mobilize, he said: "This time, we, through the United Nations, found the courage and the collective will to act."

    International Leaders Pledge to Back New Libya Christopher Rhoads 2011

  • Lamenting Vigo's early death is another matter, though even here his oeuvre comes to the rescue.

    Brief Glimpse of Brilliance From an Abbreviated Life David Mermelstein 2011

  • “In the Mood”: Lamenting the lack of an atmospheric restaurant that teens can afford, Betty suggests Pop Tate make a few “romantic” changes.

    Archie Comics Sneak Peek of the Week | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009

  • Lamenting the injury that restricted Thomas Vermaelen to five appearances is natural, but a lack of depth in the squad was also exposed when he was sidelined.

    Premier League 2011-12: Manchester City can cause trouble for United | Kevin McCarra 2011

  • Lamenting that the cost to claim the rights of a citizen is getting higher today, he also lampooned the infusing fear that crushes people's courage and love, concluding that Chinese have never really stood up without fear.

    Global Voices in English » China: Our right to be spared from fear 2009

  • Related In Charge: Small Bookstores React to Borders' Demise Deal Journal: Borders Going Out of Business Lamenting Borders' Death at 'Store No. 1' Borders's remaining stores have unsold merchandise that the chain purchased for between $350 million and $400 million, according to people familiar with the matter.

    Judge OKs Borders Liquidation Joseph Checkler 2011

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