sobbed

Example Sentences

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In court, his mother and grandmother sobbed throughout as the 29 guilty verdicts were returned.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

When Cobolli sent a smash long on the second match point, Zverev instantly fell backwards onto the clay and sobbed into his hands.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“If they are to amount to a crime then the legislature will need to codify it,” Robinson said from the bench Thursday morning, as Parker audibly sobbed at the defense table.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In a composed tone, as his wife sobbed in the audience, he spoke for hours about "Sammy," his "sophisticated and charismatic" daughter.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

At this the giant’s wife wailed and sobbed as if each cry were being ripped from her soul.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman