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cry

[krahy] / kraɪ /




VERB
formally announce to others
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In the years since, Corado’s name has become a rallying cry for the local movement against police brutality.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The memories are always something that we bring up and sometimes laugh, sometimes cry.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Her message was a far cry from the pressing one U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

A DNA-editing feat involving editing the genes of early stage embryos—a far cry from designer babies, but nevertheless a step in that direction—was announced this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

I bury my face in Belle’s rough coat, willing myself not to cry.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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