cry out
Example Sentences
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During his official visit to China in January, Starmer said British businesses had been "crying out for ways to grow their footprints in China".
From BBC
Ted is a cartoon creep with an Oxbridge hauteur, but Theo’s shortcomings may be too subtly rendered for a play that cries out for more definition.
From Los Angeles Times
I slump against the doorframe, about to cry out for help, when I feel a tiny hand tugging on my shirt.
From Literature
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They saw him fling the window open, and heard him cry out.
From Literature
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Danny cried out when the roots twisted around his calves and knees.
From Literature
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