shedding tears

Example Sentences

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“We started shedding tears because the houses that he lived in looked like they just nailed together four boards and a little board on top for a roof,” Skyy said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

"This is not a decision we have taken lightly," Gonzales said, shedding tears as he explained how the measure would affect Zambian patients.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

“I became emotional when I saw may people shedding tears saying goodbye to her,” said Ueno Zoo spokesperson Naoya Ohashi.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 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

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

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan