tear-jerking
Example Sentences
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But there would be no tear-jerking reunion with his wife - days after landing on Ivorian soil, the former president filed for divorce, having fostered a relationship with journalist Nady Bamba.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025
In the two years since her tear-jerking ballad “drivers license” came in like a wrecking ball, Olivia Rodrigo experienced a lot of life in a short period of time, resulting in “GUTS,” her sophomore album.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2023
This year’s awards was marked by striking, tear-jerking tributes to artists past, present and deceased in its last ceremony at the venue under its Microsoft Theater name.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2023
Last fall, Kevin Puts’s score for “The Hours,” based on the novel and film, was relentlessly, exhaustingly tear-jerking.
From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2023
The local newspapers got a hold of the tear-jerking story.
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