shedding tears

Example Sentences

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They were shown practicing dance moves and exchanging friendship bracelets outside the stadium, but also shedding tears as they prepared to say goodbye to their idol.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

It would be great if reports of the death of local journalism proved to be exaggerated and Eli had to stand on his desk gagging and shedding tears.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023

Zella Palmer, the food scholar, has little doubt that many of Dakar’s diners are shedding tears of joy.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2023

Hamlin’s team was visibly upset and even shedding tears.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2023

We had left the widows’ house shedding tears and clinging to Maa Kamala.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan