plaintive cry
Example Sentences
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The plaintive cry is that young Scottish footballers get a chance to play a part in all this, that clubs trust their youth for a change.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
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 came from the audience more than once at Monday’s surprise North American premiere of “John Wick: Chapter 4” at the South by Southwest Film and TV Festival.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
This plaintive cry is not new, at least to anyone who has paid attention to Jewish debate in the last decade or more.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 19, 2022
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
