cry
Example Sentences
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Sleep training can mean slightly different things to different people, though generally it involves letting the baby cry without rocking or comforting them so that they can, ideally, learn to self-soothe.
From Slate • May 3, 2026
Tesla has expanded paid rides to Dallas and Houston, but it’s still a far cry from CEO Elon Musk’s near-term goal of operating in dozens of cities, covering half the U.S. population.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
The series, which ran from 1983 to 1985, nailed down He-Man’s iconic battle cry, “I have the power!” and continued to expand the hero’s reach.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
"The amount of times I will lay in bed and just cry because there's so much I want to give her that I can't give her," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
“You cry in your sleep,” he says suddenly.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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