cry out for

Example Sentences

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A people can’t cry out for deliverance while refusing correction or ask God for justice while excusing wrongdoing in its own ranks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

A British couple jailed in Iran after being accused of espionage have gone on hunger strike in a "cry out for help", their son has told the BBC.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

Doesn’t such a radical outcome cry out for an explanation?

From Slate • Jan. 23, 2024

Businesses cry out for creative thinkers; education is hungry for new models of teaching and learning; and in civic life, we all are wondering how to be with each other again.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2023

Being shy, I didn’t cry out for help.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh