cry for
phrasal 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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That has become a bit of a rallying cry for some in the state with small shops selling T-shirts emblazoned with the phrase.
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Brynn Gingras, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Their conversation is quickly interrupted by cries for help behind a nearby door.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
During Moseley's first attack, witness Robert Mozer heard Kitty crying for help.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Upon hearing this, Brion cries for the first time all season.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
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Brynn Gingras, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Their conversation is quickly interrupted by cries for help behind a nearby door.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
During Moseley's first attack, witness Robert Mozer heard Kitty crying for help.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Upon hearing this, Brion cries for the first time all season.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Cry for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cry%20for. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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