cry for

Example Sentences

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In the years since, Corado’s name has become a rallying cry for the local movement against police brutality.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"I will go to all the friends and family I will never see again, and lay flowers and tell them: 'I remember you always, and I cry for you.'"

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“A cry for help from millions of people went unanswered,” Suárez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

But this dissent is not just a theatrical temper tantrum; it is a cry for help.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025

“And to answer your question . .. you are far less likely to soil your pants and cry for your mother if you’re prepared to defend yourself.”

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth