cried
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When Al-Sanusi first saw the level of destruction in the museum — where she’s been employed around 15 years — she cried.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
She had planned to study psychology in Italy, but after US sanctions forced the suspension of an English exam required in order to make her dream come true, Iranian student Nikki cried for days.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Then, on Tuesday, I got a photo of her in a hospital bed, and I cried because I guess I hadn’t realized she could get thinner.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
"She loves everybody. She's inclusive. She's empathetic, she's a light, she shines bright for everyone. I keep telling myself I'm done crying. I thought I was cried out."
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
“It’s a lovely day in the country, Corrie!” he cried.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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