wept
Example Sentences
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At a vigil last weekend, community members held placards in solidarity and wept.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
VANCOUVER, Canada — When the first men’s World Cup game played in Canada kicked off last week, Anthony Totera sat in the stands and wept.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
In the footage broadcast by state media, women wept over the graves; some carried photos of the deceased.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Easy: Yesterday, I was not only gripping the armrest but gripping the hand of the flight attendant who was sitting down in the aisle, soothing me as I hyperventilated and wept.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
When I got home, I crawled into bed and wept like a baby.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
