cry for
Example Sentences
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“He said, ‘America’s gonna cry for you, believe me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
On Sunday, they pleaded with passersby and motorcyclists to keep quiet as they tried to listen for any sound of life—a cry for help, a cough or heavy breathing—from people under the rubble.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
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
It became a rallying cry for activists over the following seven years, culminating in a movement in June 1987 which toppled Chun's regime.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
I cry for my aunts, who lost their firstborn children.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
