crying

Example Sentences

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She said she saw a little boy about 10 years old, traveling with his sister, crying as he spoke to his parents on a video call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

A mother stands by the rubble, crying out for her daughter.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Grown men are crying and mopping their eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"We're not sitting around crying about it; we're ramping up our investments," Bertinelli said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

He was crying again, tears from the blue stone eyes.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff