cried

Example Sentences

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I asked him about the man in the Arab American caucus—the veteran who cried, who said he never thought he’d see something like that.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

A waitress in the room cried out in Spanish, “I don’t want to die here. I don’t want to die in this room.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

"As soon as I arrived in Port Sudan, I prostrated in the airport and cried intensely because I never imagined I would reach a safe haven," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“It was a tough decision, very difficult. We cried together as a family, then we said, ‘In the long run, it’s better.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

"Not until you have told us what we came to hear," cried Marlie.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda