cry
Example Sentences
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It was a far cry from his glory days of finishing in less than three hours, but it still meant a lot to take part, he says.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Sleep training can mean slightly different things to different people, though generally it involves letting the baby cry without rocking or comforting them so that they can, ideally, learn to self-soothe.
From Slate • May 3, 2026
“I’m going to be 100% honest with you — I just felt like I wanted to cry at that moment when he said that,” Jansen told a Boston radio station.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Tesla has expanded paid rides to Dallas and Houston, but it’s still a far cry from CEO Elon Musk’s near-term goal of operating in dozens of cities, covering half the U.S. population.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
With a cry he grabbed for a handhold, righting himself just in time.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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