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weeper

[wee-per] / ˈwi pər /


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Guthrie wrote the weeper in 1948 to commemorate a plane crash in California’s Central Valley that killed all 32 on board, including 28 Mexican nationals with a one-way ticket back home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

The wide tonal variation continues with “Don’t Let Go,” a gorgeous midtempo weeper with pedal-steel guitar, tinkly piano and mournful fiddle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026

I know I wasn't supposed to, but the second time I watched the emotionally disemboweling prestige weeper "Dear Edward," the Apple TV+ adaptation of Ann Napolitano's best-selling 2020 novel, I thought of Prince Harry.

From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2023

Bentley promises a diverse album, “from the arena shaker to the barroom weeper to the bluegrass fireballer.”

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2023

The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, 380 But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.

From Lady of the Lake by William Vaughn Moody


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