cry for

Example Sentences

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I know you don’t want to know this, but my father, he looked so hard and everything, but he cried for at least a couple days after you guys left.

From Los Angeles Times

"We want caravans. We want our homes rebuilt. We long for concrete to keep us warm. Every day I sit and cry for my children."

From BBC

Michael wondered if she was crying for Ridge, Mr. Mosley, or both.

From Literature

"It's possible Rachel Reeves' surprise press conference on Tuesday was partly a cry for help to the Bank of England," AJ Bell's Ms Hewson said.

From BBC

Do not cry for Kelly, he can sleep gently on a thick mattress of $100 bills.

From The Wall Street Journal