tearful
Example Sentences
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Traditional music and tearful relatives welcomed the 45-year-old when he returned home on Friday after spending weeks recovering at a hospital in Kathmandu.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
It was a direct contrast to his defeat by Thiem in 2020, where a tearful Zverev said during the trophy presentation: "I wish one day I can bring the trophy home."
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Entrepreneurs posted tearful videos on social media to plead for help after their inventory was torched.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Then, outside the Long Beach courtroom, Gonzalez and Bustillos’ mother shared a tearful hug.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Grateful and tearful, Gerald had buried his face in her hug.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
