tearful

Example Sentences

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A tearful Nancy Iskander told jurors that she was crossing a road when she saw her two older sons disappear as a white speeding Mercedes plowed through the crosswalk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The actor has not made official public appearances since a tearful press conference in March 2025, where he said that he had dated Kim Sae-ron for a year, but only when she was an adult.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Just five minutes before the final, a tearful Wawrinka was shaking with nerves in the locker room, and he declared he was "completely empty" after the gruelling showpiece.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The significance of the victory was clear for all to see as a tearful Jones celebrated her achievement with her parents after coming through one of the most challenging periods of her career.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

His wife became more and more tearful as the minutes ticked away.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson