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tearful

[teer-fuhl] / ˈtɪər fəl /


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During his tearful arrival into Murrayfield Stadium on Red Nose Day, 20 March, James said the ride had been a "struggle" but an "amazing" experience.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

But two and a half months into their trial, after hours of sometimes tearful testimony from witnesses, including Maradona's children, the proceedings came to a halt.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Stadio Olimpico welcomed Totti as a 16-year-old debutant in 1993 and worshipped him until a tearful goodbye aged 40.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The day after Jessica’s tearful ride home, her dad told her that her mom had disappeared.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Her eyes were tearful, but they no longer seemed pleading.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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