cry for

Example Sentences

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If that’s not a cry for help, I don’t know what is.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

“A cry for help from millions of people went unanswered,” Suárez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

"It's possible Rachel Reeves' surprise press conference on Tuesday was partly a cry for help to the Bank of England," AJ Bell's Ms Hewson said.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

Do not cry for Kelly, he can sleep gently on a thick mattress of $100 bills.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

Don’t know if I should smile for him or cry for myself.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas