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Example sentences for: cries

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On the other hand, there's this from a veteran who claims to have been there, quoted in the NYT : "On summer nights when the breeze is blowing, I can still hear their cries, the little kids screaming."
Carlson describes W. as the kind of guy who cries when talking about his father and loves telling rich contributors to quit being so damned selfish.
She cries about her situation to her thin friend, Laurie, who, in one scene, gently mentions Aimee's weight.
"No," cries his helpful escort, dramatically reappearing on the balcony above them.
Can you name the candidate for each of these rallying cries?