They come across his dead body that night and lament their failure.

He lamented the failure of the young to engage with serious political thought and criticised 'the pursuit of material self-interest'.

She also laments the failure to control the 655 cruise ships that enter the city each year, 'blotting out the view'.

The investment sage lamented the failure of acquiring companies to appreciate the preciousness of their own stock in his annual letter to shareholders.

However, mortgage brokers have lamented the failure of banks to reduce rates for struggling first-time buyers.