in tears

Example Sentences

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Guardiola's final game in charge was Sunday's 2-1 home defeat by Aston Villa, a match in which the Spaniard broke down in tears.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“Yesterday half of the jury spontaneously broke down in tears and several members of the jury have reported multiple nights of sleeplessness,” they wrote in a note to the judge.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Many were too shocked to speak, uttering few words before breaking down in tears or retreating into silence.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

With prose so heartfelt and insightful, I was in tears by the preface.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Lightning lit up the room, empty but for Alyce under the stairs and the woman, in tears, in pain, in labor, and none to help.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman