cry for
Example Sentences
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“All I know is you need someone, in the by and by, you need someone who’s gonna cry for you,” Bird crooned, eyes closed, voice nearly breaking with emphasis on the aptly titled “Need Someone.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 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
“Learn a Trade” isn’t just a rallying cry for younger generations to skip college and pursue in-demand blue-collar work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
But this dissent is not just a theatrical temper tantrum; it is a cry for help.
From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025
Even when he dances and sings, he must cry for the sufferings of his people.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
