11.   That was the plaintive cry of thoughtful doubters of the value of affirmative action programs, some of which seemed to emphasize race or gender over skills and experience.

12.   The plaintive cries are heard in Washington.

13.   There were no fan walkouts, no plaintive cries for sympathy or justice.

14.   This plaintive cry can be found in the grammar-school projects that have been taped to the wall of City Hall.

15.   Whatever the cause, the plaintive cries certainly marked an end to her easygoing, fun-loving way of life.