cry out for

1. see cry for.

Example Sentences

According to Durham University assistant sociology professor Nikki Rutter parents are "crying out for help", often for a number of years, and "nothing is being done".

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The irony of the conservative underdog crying out for help from the courts because unfettered capitalism is so unfair can’t be missed — yet it still deserves a shout-out.

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The way in which they were targeted by the Proteas left England crying out for a seam-bowling all-rounder, but they are in short supply.

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The Women's World Cup was dominated by one-sided scorelines in the opening round of games and was crying out for an edge-of-your seat classic.

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Ineos has come in and we have more of a structure at the club, which we have been crying out for, yet somehow it is still not quite working.

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Related Words

• ask 
• call for 
• fail 
• need 
• take 
• want