cry
verb (used without object)
to utter inarticulate sounds, especially of lamentation, grief, or suffering, usually with tears.
had cried
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past perfectof cry.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Witnesses also said Chavez-DeRemer, Han and Wright would openly discuss other employees’ performance in front of other staff, including whether employees had cried during meetings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
One of the composers of the samba told local media that Lula had cried when Academicos leaders travelled to Brasilia last year to play the song for him.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
In a brief statement read aloud by one of his lawyers, he said that he had cried almost every day since the fire.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2024
In a video for Cardiff University, Prof Larner said former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was a "true hero of mine", revealing that she had cried when the politician announced she was standing down.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2023
It had been a very long time since Shadow had cried, so long he thought he had forgotten how.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
