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Sob

/sˈɑb/
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(noun) A cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.

The movie is a stereotyped sob story.
The poor little girl did nothing but sob all day.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She couldn't help but ____ when she watched the very emotional scene at the end of the movie.

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