wept
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Reed, who appeared emotional throughout the proceedings, wept in the dock as the sentence was read out.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Fong wept as the unanimous verdicts were read out and hugged family and friends after being released from the dock.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Zhang Xue wept with joy and furiously waved a Chinese flag as he watched his company's superbike scream across the finish line four seconds ahead of competitors in only its third world championship race.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
When Morton heard that Nolan wanted to meet her for “The Odyssey,” she says she wept.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The women from Betsie’s cell at Scheveningen wept unabashedly.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
