in tears
Example Sentences
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Outside the hospital, an AFP reporter saw a woman in tears and a man clear glass from two broken windows, as security guards stood at the entrance to the leading medical facility.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
In the early stages of the chip rally, he cautioned friends and co-workers, convinced that unquestioned faith in skyrocketing South Korean shares would end in tears when the fall came.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Feeling "railroaded" and "powerless", she left in tears and concluded the family would need their own lawyers if their questions about the care Daniel received were to be fully answered.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
“I came down in tears when I heard my mom’s voice and saw that panel,” Valenciana said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
The door to the chapel was open, and inside both of Scarlett’s parents were waiting, her mother in tears, her father worriedly talking to people on a mobile phone, along with another policewoman.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
