- plural of emotion.
emotions
Example Sentences
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"Emotions take a back seat," he said, his eyes bloodshot after having worked with his colleagues throughout the night.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
"Is it true? Is it false? That just makes you sick, walking around nervous, it's better to stay calm. Emotions can also affect your health," continues this retired university professor who still works.
From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025
Emotions ran high, she said, and faculty focused on proposals to define the division’s future before administrators made decisions for them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
Emotions, especially anxiety, can run high among teachers and students.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2025
Emotions roiled inside her: from pride at the beauty of the tree to bubbling anger at having to move to hot humiliation about what everyone must think.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
