Example Sentences

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The sister of Maureen Brainard-Barnes broke down into sobs as she talked about how much she missed her.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Whether he was laughing, brooding or crumpling into sobs to create one of the most well-known and widely circulated meme GIFs of all time, Van Der Beek’s expressive appeal propelled him to virtually overnight superstardom.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Four months later, in a halting six-minute address punctuated by deep breaths and stifled sobs, Alex Vesia publicly bared his battered soul.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

His sister Linda Unamuno, 39, burst into sobs as she recalled a nightmarish night.

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

Her shoulders heaved as she tried to quiet her sobs.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood