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The fictional team at the center of the film is called the Saviors, for crying out loud!

From Salon

On “Bloodsport,” this is clear, with Wilkinson crying out pleas to the world.

The irony of the conservative underdog crying out for help from the courts because unfettered capitalism is so unfair can’t be missed — yet it still deserves a shout-out.

From Salon

The way in which they were targeted by the Proteas left England crying out for a seam-bowling all-rounder, but they are in short supply.

From BBC

The Women's World Cup was dominated by one-sided scorelines in the opening round of games and was crying out for an edge-of-your seat classic.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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