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cry

[krahy] / kraɪ /




VERB
formally announce to others
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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

At subway stations, US actor and comedian Tracy Morgan's voice booms out over the speakers with a rallying cry of "Orange and blue skies, baby!" and "Go New York, Go!"

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s always this idea that maybe something is for a reason or whatever — now I’m going to cry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

I did not know which name to cry first.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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