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Others have cried foul on what they see as dystopian Big Brother surveillance that is being rolled out with little public understanding and oversight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"I loved how much she boosted the confidence of every contestant," wrote one X user, while another said she would have "cried tears" if Erivo had told her she "was fab".

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025

A staffer is said to have cried in frustration in a hall outside Fetterman’s office.

From Slate • May 13, 2025

The family of the late Isaac Hayes has joined scores of musicians — including Adele, Celine Dion, the Village People and the White Stripes — who have cried foul.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2024

It was his wound that had weakened him, or else he would not have cried.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White