teardrop
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Only a few years ago, he was a mystery, this international big man from Paris with an ectomorphic frame, graceful moves and a gentle, looping teardrop of a jump shot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
Some singers are born with it: a teardrop in their voice that grabs you by the heart and refuses to let go.
From Salon ● May 15, 2026
"But physics doesn't change. The teardrop shape is very efficient from the aerodynamics perspective," said Hu.
From Barron's ● Apr. 4, 2026
The drop could be a drop of oil or a teardrop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
He spat and a beautiful spray hit a mailbox, dripping down like a teardrop.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
A few rows over is sea blush, with pink inflorescences that produce two types of seeds — some shaped like teardrops, others like tiny cups.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
They are shaped like fat teardrops and range in color from green to maroon to a dark, almost black, shade of purple.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2023
The teardrops on many artists’ guitars are caused by Ticketmaster, according to Ms. Brown.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 23, 2023
And later, during his daily meetings with the editor Teresa Font during the shoot, they often cut the footage to include only the moments before and after the teardrops fell.
From New York Times ● Dec. 13, 2021
All her frustration and sadness began to bubble up to the surface, sliding out of her in hot teardrops.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
