tear-jerking
Example Sentences
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Along the way she experienced gorgeous scenery, visa problems, an underground community of African bikers, lone rides through "scary" forests and an epic, tear-jerking homecoming celebration.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024
In one particularly tear-jerking moment of the book, Devine recounts a rough day when a child and off-leash puppy charged at Bunny.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 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
They advertise very extensively, including half an hour of tear-jerking drama on a national hookup during soap-opera time.
From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam
