cry
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All I could think was, “Don’t cry, don’t cry.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
When the power is restored, the cry rings out across the city: "It's back!"
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
I found a place to hide, where I could read and cry.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
This is his 17th Test and he gave an audible cry of frustration when he chopped on off Mohammad Imran, extending a wait for a maiden hundred.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Anyhow, he reared up on his hind legs and let out a cry.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
A survivor who was hauled to safety on a rescue boat had described the frantic cries on board the passenger-cargo vessel when the fire erupted on Wednesday evening.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
An elephant seal cries out at the sight of a photographer 2.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
That said, Head Start cries out for careful deregulation and better alignment with state initiatives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Perez said a local resident heard cries for help beneath the rubble and joined neighbors in removing debris before professional rescuers arrived.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Many nights, the dog teams set up a wolf pack howl, sending their lonesome cries up toward an aurora australis that was bright enough to cast shadows on the endless field of ice.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
After his former protégé, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, said the U.S. would double repurchases of long-term bonds when they hit a previous peak, star hedge-fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller cried foul in The Wall Street Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
When Al-Sanusi first saw the level of destruction in the museum — where she’s been employed around 15 years — she cried.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
She had planned to study psychology in Italy, but after US sanctions forced the suspension of an English exam required in order to make her dream come true, Iranian student Nikki cried for days.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Then, on Tuesday, I got a photo of her in a hospital bed, and I cried because I guess I hadn’t realized she could get thinner.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
‘He’s alive!’ cried Torak, burying his face in the wet grey fur.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
“That’s when it hit me, and I started crying and screaming. I’m never going to see my brother again,” Collins recalled.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
French motorists are clogging TotalEnergies service stations to fill up with discount gasoline but its rivals are crying foul, accusing the energy giant of distorting competition with the encouragement of the government.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
James texted at one point: “Sir I’m not going to lie he started crying after I told him how much you spent for him to go to this rehab.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Céline Dion's first concert in years delighted fans, with the Canadian singer crying as she made an emotional comeback to the stage.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
I was done crying, though, especially in front of Mama and Daddy.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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