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crying

[krahy-ing] / ˈkraɪ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
weeping
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
demanding attention
Synonyms


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"I see a lot of farm owners who are crying now... people have to harvest those naartjies but there is no one," the 33-year-old told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

“Who’s cutting onions??” one commenter wrote on Facebook, along with a crying emoji.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

They tried to call and message the business but there was no response and despite initially feeling upset - including crying in the bathroom at one point - Kate quickly hatched a back-up plan.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

A family member of one of the deceased soldiers could be heard crying as the fourth case was delivered into a vehicle.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Karli started crying, and very soon I found myself doing the same.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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