dissolve in tears
Example Sentences
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“Within four hours, they were happy to lie to protect my brother,” Harry said, adding that the statement caused Meghan to dissolve in tears.
From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2022
It helps managers feel emotionally safe—assured that an employee isn’t going to erupt in a rage or dissolve in tears, says Dr. Woodward.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2016
She was at this time like to dissolve in tears!
From The Forest Lovers by Hewlett, Maurice Henry
I would as soon expect ancient Cheops to dissolve in tears at the recital of my woes; or that statue of Washington in Union Place to dismount and wipe my eyes!
From Infelice by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)
Susanna had begun to cry on regaining consciousness the day before, and kept on crying, as if she would dissolve in tears.
From A Sister's Love A Novel by Heimburg, W.
