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cry

[krahy] / kraɪ /




VERB
formally announce to others
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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