crying

Example Sentences

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A wall text identifies these contrasting expressive efforts, which are connected to the dancer’s breath, as echoing the “psychological rhythms of crying and laughing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Crowds lined the streets crying out "Long live the pope!" as Leo saluted the faithful from his popemobile before the mass.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

He is the striker Scotland has been crying out for for an awfully long time, an instinctive and clever finisher, a guy who can score different types of goals.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

I would laugh if I weren’t already crying.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller