sob

Example Sentences

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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

Sullivan said, pulling his friend in for a bear hug as they both sobbed.

From Los Angeles Times

"I made my home in America, now this is my home. If I leave here where I have to go then?" sobbed Maryam.

From Barron's

"You give me strength at a time when you need strength yourselves. And I try to do the same," he said to Matilda's parents, who sobbed in the front row.

From BBC

A woman behind me quietly sobbed as she sang and clapped along to the more spirited songs.

From BBC