plaintive cry

Example Sentences

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Thursday’s sold-out finale is a definitive retort to the plaintive cry among Oakland fans: Is there anyone that can stop this move?

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024

He had a desperate look on his face and an old piece of cardboard above his head with a plaintive cry written on it: Any Spare Tickets?

From BBC • May 25, 2024

In Spotsylvania County, both sides can agree that Tuesday’s election will determine whether any progress is possible and whether a plaintive cry to restore civility, heard from many across the political spectrum, can be met.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2023

A plaintive cry is rising from America’s dining rooms: Can we get some service around here?

From New York Times • May 30, 2023

At the final round, the applause from the American audience appeared to be sincere and respectful, but privately, a plaintive cry went up among many of the chess players: “What’s wrong with American chess?”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady