cry for
verb
cried for; crying for; cries for
: to need or require (something) very much
This problem is crying for a solution.
The old house is crying for a new coat of paint.
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Police and bishops meet Outside, Moore’s family and supporters gathered and continued their cries for justice.
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Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
It is positioned somewhere between an intoxicated confession, a cry for absolution, and a desperate defense.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
On the first Sunday back at their old church, Karen cried for hours.
—New York Times, 26 May 2026
Yet, never-satisfied liberal Democrats and public employee unions constantly cry for more.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
It is positioned somewhere between an intoxicated confession, a cry for absolution, and a desperate defense.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
On the first Sunday back at their old church, Karen cried for hours.
—New York Times, 26 May 2026
Yet, never-satisfied liberal Democrats and public employee unions constantly cry for more.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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“Cry for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cry%20for. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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