cried
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As the final buzzer sounded, thousands of New Yorkers who had traveled to San Antonio yelled, hugged and cried.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
“I cried for two days. It’s a lot of money,” said Guo, a native of China studying digital media and culture in the U.K.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
And anyone seeking positive vibes need only look a few yards from the national stadium, where adults cried last November as the final whistle went.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
At the final whistle, Pulisic crouched on the field, covered his face with his jersey and cried.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Karli cried, pulling away from her and turning to run.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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