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  • plural of cry.
  • present tense form of cry (3rd person singular).

cries







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At a hospital just outside General Santos, the region's largest city, AFP reporters heard cries of "push" then an infant's cries as a mother gave birth outdoors behind a makeshift screen.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Hundreds of South Koreans appeared to be cheering with loud cries of "Naegohyang", the name of the visiting North Korean club.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Over the radio, they can hear the cries of other vessels begging for food and water.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

With her handwritten lyrics on a stand before her, she drops her head and exhales heavily as she cries.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

John laughs and cries at the same time.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone



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