Question

whats more, the news is filled with stories lamenting the fact that american students have fallen behind their peers in other countries academically, and the u.s. is losing its competitiveness--that we are no longer global leaders in science and technology. what is most likely the meaning of lamenting, as it is used above? to cry to celebrate to regret or grieve showing relief

Explanation:

The word "lamenting" in the context of the text, which discusses the U.S. losing competitiveness and American students falling behind, implies a sense of regret or grief. It is used to describe the tone of the news stories about these issues.

Answer:

to regret or grieve