cry for
phrasal verb
cried for; crying for; cries for
: to need or require (something) very much
This problem is crying for a solution.
The old house is crying for a new coat of paint.
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On the eve of the team’s Sweet 16 matchup against No. 1 seed Florida, Queen sounded a bit surprised that his comment would become a rallying cry for Baltimore.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
But prosecutors said officers soon heard banging sounds and cries for help from the back, and moments later, Jean emerged with his pants unzipped.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
Here’s what to know about the disaster that inspired federal reforms, sparked debates over the risks of oil exploration and became a rallying cry for conservationists across the nation.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
That 33-point loss became a rallying cry for the Stags, which went 31-2, last April and throughout the summer and fall.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
But prosecutors said officers soon heard banging sounds and cries for help from the back, and moments later, Jean emerged with his pants unzipped.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
Here’s what to know about the disaster that inspired federal reforms, sparked debates over the risks of oil exploration and became a rallying cry for conservationists across the nation.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
That 33-point loss became a rallying cry for the Stags, which went 31-2, last April and throughout the summer and fall.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Cry for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cry%20for. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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