crying
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Britannica Dictionary definition of CRYING
a crying need
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a very obvious need
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a serious and important need
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There's a crying need for reform in this city.
a crying shame
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a situation that makes you feel sad or disappointed
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It's a crying shame [=it's upsetting to me] that movies are often so violent these days.
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It'd be a crying shame to miss the beginning of the show.
