in tears
Example Sentences
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She also broke down in tears after finishing a song, telling the audience: "I had promised myself not to cry."
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
"People are tired of being treated without dignity, without respect. And these companies are making an obscene amount of money," he said at a press conference Wednesday, before breaking down in tears.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
One by one, they left in tears, racing for the door.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Novak Djokovic broke down in tears during a US Open first-round defeat by Argentina's Mariano Navone which provided further evidence age is fast catching up with the 39-year-old great.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
It sounds horrible, I know, but a small part of me sees the girls in tears as eliminated competition.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
