shed tears
Example Sentences
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After the call Eryn shed tears of joy and hopes the support from the Hollywood star will help raise awareness of the need for audio description to be available in cinemas.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“My mom has joined me on several occasions at meet and greets and I’ve seen her shed tears of joy when she sees the impact that the program has had on kids,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
"We shed tears over this team because we care so much," Aces coach Becky Hammon said.
From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025
She shed tears of joy and hope as at last she saw an opportunity where she would discover what had happened to her father.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2025
He shed tears for the red, fat, wicked monk and tears that he had yet to shed for his parents, like one river flowing into another.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
