tearful

Example Sentences

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A tearful Venezuelan woman alleged on X.com that authorities demanded $450 from her family for the body of a loved one killed in the quake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

There were no farewell assemblies, no tearful speeches under a mango tree.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Officials who survived the war showed their grief and displayed a united front on Friday, with parliament speaker and top negotiator in the US talks Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf visibly tearful.

From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026

A tearful Walter Cronkite, taking off his glasses after announcing the president’s death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

“Gurgi hastens to obey, mighty lord. He will say no more, not even whisperings of what he saw. No, he will not disturb the sleepings of powerful heroes. See how he leaves, with tearful farewells.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander