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cries

  • plural
    of cry.
    cry
    verb (used without object)
    to utter inarticulate sounds, especially of lamentation, grief, or suffering, usually with tears.
  • present tense form
    of cry (3rd person singular).
    cry
    verb (used without object)
    to utter inarticulate sounds, especially of lamentation, grief, or suffering, usually with tears.

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When the on-duty officers heard the desperate cries for help, why didn’t they jump up and sprint to Alcaraz’s aid?

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

Early plays Maddie’s lowest moments with raw sincerity and expressions of utter helplessness — visible cries for help, acted out with total concern and love for the feminine.

From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026

One of the rescuers, Sergeant Pedro Barre, said they heard distant cries for help.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

This came home during Covid when many people reached out to elected officials but their cries for help went unanswered.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

And then he heard the cries: "Victory, victory! Get up, Sir Governor. Come enjoy our victory. Let's go divide the booty."

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios