shedding tears

Example Sentences

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“I became emotional when I saw may people shedding tears saying goodbye to her,” said Ueno Zoo spokesperson Naoya Ohashi.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2023

Zella Palmer, the food scholar, has little doubt that many of Dakar’s diners are shedding tears of joy.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2023

One pilgrim, who was shedding tears as she arrived, hinted at the trauma the years of fighting have brought to this country.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2023

Hamlin’s team was visibly upset and even shedding tears.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2023

We had left the widows’ house shedding tears and clinging to Maa Kamala.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan