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crying

[krahy-ing] / ˈkraɪ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
weeping
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
demanding attention
Synonyms


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"I broke down sobbing and crying when they said the appeal was rejected," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Both Jesse and Ashley were emotionally distraught and crying throughout the video.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

It's what Tigers fans and players have been crying out for, for over a decade.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

On the line was someone sounding like her son Fred, crying for help.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

I stood up, bent because of the wind, shivering, listening to Patch crying.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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