tearful

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

They went ahead with the event, but opened with tearful remarks about losing one of their own and a moment of silence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The demonstrations in L.A. were often tearful affairs, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Frightened people jostled their way on, leaving tearful goodbyes on the platform with those staying to fight.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

That was when I noticed that Lizzie was becoming quite tearful and upset.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo