sob

Example Sentences

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“I’ll never forget this part of my life,” she said, and, behind sunglasses, began to sob.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Lizzo's team has called the lawsuit a "fabricated sob story," but a Los Angeles judge ruled that the case could move forward last year.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

"It came like an earthquake.. I thought 'Well, if I am going to die, then so be it,'" he said, beginning to sob heavily.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

“We hear far too much about gang members and criminals’ false sob stories and not enough about their victims.”

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2025

She huffed, her frustration manifesting as a quiet sob, and then nearby splashing and rustling made her open her eyes.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack