cry
Example Sentences
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In the years since, Corado’s name has become a rallying cry for the local movement against police brutality.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
A DNA-editing feat involving editing the genes of early stage embryos—a far cry from designer babies, but nevertheless a step in that direction—was announced this week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
"So you pay the amount. An hour later, they say it’ll be in your account. But it's not there. And you cry, you scream your head off."
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
"I don't know what we're going to do - we laugh about it some days and cry other days."
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
My voice is loud and squeaky, and it’s possible I might cry.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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