raise a cry

Examples (10)

• He was too weak to raise a cry for help.
• The night watchman raised a cry of 'Fire!' when he saw the smoke.
• When the eagle swooped down, the smaller birds raised a cry of warning.
• The protesters gathered in the square to raise a cry for political reform.
• As soon as she saw the thief, she raised a cry to alert the neighbors.
• If you get lost, the first thing you should do is raise a cry for help.
• A lone voice in the crowd raised a cry of dissent, but it was quickly silenced.
• The shipwrecked sailors raised a desperate cry when they spotted a distant ship.
• No one dared to raise a cry against the tyrant's decree for fear of retribution.
• The children raised a cry of delight when they saw the presents.