cry
verb (used without object)
to utter inarticulate sounds, especially of lamentation, grief, or suffering, usually with tears.
are crying
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present progressiveof cry.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Burnham said "the rise of vape shops, betting shops and rogue operators have replaced the shops, services, and community spaces that people are crying out for".
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Sophocles’ Theban plays have dominated New York theater lately, but many other ancient dramas are crying out to be shared with the modern world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
As often happens when difficulties arise beyond Wall Street’s control, investors are crying out for government help.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
Those are bolder sentiments that some Welsh supporters are crying out for.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
But lots of people are crying as they remember Celia.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
