tearful

Example Sentences

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Addressing guests during the torch ceremony at the Olympia archaeological museum as the first woman to head the Olympic movement, a tearful Coventry stressed the power of sport to unite.

From Barron's

Pressure continued to grow on the chancellor, when a tearful appearance in the Commons in July sparked speculation about whether she could keep her role and a temporary rise in government borrowing costs.

From BBC

England fans also base taunts on his tearful news conference in 2018.

From BBC

He’s even more shocked when the formally dressed corpse starts emotionally reacting to the tearful eulogies.

From Los Angeles Times

The vigil was somber and at times tearful, as speaker after speaker read the victims’ names and offered condolences to their loved ones but refrained from any statement that could be seen as political.

From Seattle Times