Even if this indispensable function to constitute a State is not performed, it would be a lamentable state of affairs”.

Source: https://www.siasat.com/bounden-duty-of-state-to-ensure-lives-properties-of-citizens-are-always-protected-sc-2535809/

If Rangnick’s travails are scarcely Ten Hag’s fault, his own record is lamentable.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/man-united-form-erik-ten-hag-premier-league-b2457628.html

Scotland’s record at tournament finals is, not to put too fine a point on it, lamentable.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23963464.matthew-lindsay-group-death-await-scotland-euro-2024/?ref=rss

The cameras mean they cannot be missed but they can endanger a batter and slow down over-rates that are already lamentable.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/anthony-joshua-vs-dillian-whyte-30421386

There is now a lamentable cottage industry for RBG hanukkiahs.

Source: https://tjpnews.com/every-american-hanukkah-special-movie-and-tv-episode-worth-knowing-about/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=every-american-hanukkah-special-movie-and-tv-episode-worth-knowing-about

This evening, having kept quiet for a while, I was struck by the lamentable hopelessness of the Home Secretary, remembering particularly her first week or so as a Member of Parliament pic.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/news/23474463.suella-braverman-asked-expenses-cover-speeding-tickets-first-day/?ref=rss

To be sure, there is something understandable, yet lamentable, in that notion.

Source: https://fortune.com/2023/12/25/merriam-websters-word-year-2023-authentic-corporate-america-hacked-consumer-cult-authenticity/

“Two economic recessions in six years and lamentable power sector have significantly constrained manufacturing and social life.

Source: https://bizwatchnigeria.ng/bias-politicians-are-holding-nigerians-hostage-peter-obi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bias-politicians-are-holding-nigerians-hostage-peter-obi

“We’ve seen the innovation; the most recent innovation which is the electronic transmission of results was truncated by INEC in a very reckless and lamentable manner.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/03/2023-election-proof-nigeria-slipping-towards-autocracy-sam-amadi/