tearful
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But she acknowledges that her distinct approach — kinder, gentler, more tearful — is rooted in her particular skill set: “It’s similar to how I responded to being led in kitchens,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
"We're going to keep going. He's my grandson," said a tearful Victor Morales, who is still looking for the 11-year-old boy.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
When brilliant Spain teenager Lamine Yamal embraced a tearful Lionel Messi at the end of the World Cup final, it looked and felt symbolic.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
When McCain died in 2018, Graham delivered a tearful remembrance of his friend on the Senate floor and then came up to the press gallery for a question-and-answer session with reporters.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
At 1:45, client Kiev Schoening ascended the final rise, pulled out a photo of his wife and children, and commenced a tearful celebration of his arrival on top of the world.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
