cry
Example Sentences
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But that’s a far cry from the deliberate destruction of civilian targets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
I'm probably going to cry but yeah, ecstatic.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Today, shares trade at under $20, a far cry from their initial public offering price of $52 back in 2020, and sharply below their all-time high of $210 in November 2021.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
You’re not making me want to go out and scream, cry or laugh.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
“When you cry out at night,” Theo continues.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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