cry over

Example Sentences

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Then I’d sit on the porch and cry over what I’d heard and seen, over what had become of my town.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

My motto in investing has always been cry over spilt milk, for analyzing errors is how you learn almost everything.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Later, he will cry over the thought of losing his treasured books.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023

“I’m not going to cry over them,” he said.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2023

“My point is, it takes a special person to cry over a book. It shows compassion as well as imagination.”

From "George" by Alex Gino