sobbing

Example Sentences

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Sobbing into the hospital phone, he informed his parents, who fought for days to reverse the decision they warned would cause their already vulnerable son greater harm.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2023

Sobbing relatives of victims from Nepal's worst earthquake in eight years cremated their loved ones on Sunday as rescuers looked for people who could still be trapped in the rubble of collapsed buildings.

From Reuters • Nov. 5, 2023

Sobbing, he began a conversation with his lost friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2023

Sobbing on the witness stand last week, Mrs Bryant recalled being at home with her other children when she read the LA Times story.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2022

Sobbing, I slunk off to bed, resolved to run away again.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright