a racking sob

Examples (10)

• After hearing the tragic news, she let out a racking sob.
• His body was shaken by a series of racking sobs.
• A racking sob escaped his lips as he recounted the painful memory.
• She tried to suppress the racking sobs, but they came uncontrollably.
• The child's racking sobs filled the silent room, breaking everyone's heart.
• Even years later, the memory could still elicit a racking sob from her.
• He buried his face in his hands, unable to control the racking sobs.
• The sound of a racking sob echoed through the empty hallway.
• With a final, racking sob, she collapsed into her mother's arms.
• The therapist listened patiently to his racking sobs, offering silent support.