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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

"When the vehicles arrived, the joy I felt even made me cry because I no longer have to deal with engine oil or anything stressful," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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 know there's going to be tears, I might cry myself," she says.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Duane kept his paws overs his eyes while he continued to cry.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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