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cry out for
verb as in crave
Example Sentences
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.
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.
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.
Ineos has come in and we have more of a structure at the club, which we have been crying out for, yet somehow it is still not quite working.
Her friend explained that she had heard Rachel crying out for help on the phone, but that Zou wouldn't reveal his address.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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