- present participle of sob.
sobbing
Example Sentences
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Shirley, sitting in the agent’s office, sobbing, pleaded that agents aren’t supposed to drop stars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
“I want to see my children!” a sobbing Cerimedo declared at one point in earshot of the media.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
"This has been one of the most beautiful extraordinary experiences of my life and I just wanted to express my gratitude without sobbing completely," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
"We had to do this to set his soul free, so that he is at peace and happy wherever he is," she said, flanked by her sobbing son.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Eunjoo dropped to the dirt road, sobbing wildly.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
