Example Sentences

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"I was crying, I was weeping, I looked around at other people crying," Scotland fan Hamish Husband told BBC Radio Scotland's Lunchtime Live.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

She was weeping, aggrieved, and broken-hearted by the evil we do.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2024

Curry was weeping tears of joy before the game ended, unable to hold back the emotions anymore.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2022

I was weeping, and I got really angry at all those who say I’m so brave for telling my story.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2022

She was weeping uncontrollably despite his attempts to comfort her.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins