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wept

American  
[wept] / wɛpt /

verb

  1. simple past tense and past participle of weep.

wept British  
/ wɛpt /

verb

  1. the past tense and past participle of weep

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Maradona's daughter Gianinna, who was in court for the hearing, wept as Pinto spoke and buried her head in her hands as the video was shown.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

For someone who wept at seeing the modern Tatars enter Baghdad, the prospect of a similar fate befalling Tehran is more than a strategic policy shift.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

One alternate juror wept openly during the testimony in Los Angeles County Superior Court, wiping her tears on her sweater.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Giving evidence during the trial, he wept as videos of his 10 dogs were played.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

She begged and wept, but the boat continued to pitch, with Nhamo clinging to the sides.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

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