cry
Example Sentences
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The lyric, "I'll cry my eyes violet", refers to the star's famously entrancing eyes; and the line "what could you possibly get for the girl who has everything" namechecks one of her films.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
This is certainly a far cry from the optimistic globalism of 30 years ago, but it may be the only way forward that avoids a complete, chaotic decoupling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Today, shares trade at under $20, a far cry from their initial public offering price of $52 back in 2020, and sharply below their all-time high of $210 in November 2021.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
You’re not making me want to go out and scream, cry or laugh.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
With a cry he grabbed for a handhold, righting himself just in time.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
