cries
Example Sentences
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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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