sob

Example Sentences

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The four of us sobbed as we entered the Palisades village, trying to make sense of the ravaged town.

From Los Angeles Times

At one point, the crowd burst into applause: a large group of firefighters and rescue workers in uniform had reached the memorial, and stood arm in arm, sobbing.

From BBC

Nearby, some groups of friends hugged, sobbing, distraught.

From Barron's

My friends are texting me already, like, “Oh my God, I loved it,” or “Oh my god, I’m sobbing right now.”

From Los Angeles Times

Following another goalless draw, United were beaten by Torpedo Moscow on penalties, leaving Gary Pallister - who missed the final spot-kick - "sobbing into his shirt".

From BBC