cry over

Example Sentences

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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

"I'm not going to cry over spilt milk, it's over now."

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024

There is something in me — maybe the father, maybe just the human — that wants to soothe the child in that photo; to hold on to her, to cry over her.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023

When Esther began to cry over a missing pink glove, Diarte comforted the girl who nearly matched him in height.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2023

If the roof crashes on your head, no need to cry over this bad luck.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan