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And he fought back tears again as two of the sport’s all-time greats, Hamilton and Max Verstappen, raised him onto their shoulders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

"I just remember saying 'it's Henry' and breaking down in tears," Mark said.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Other families preferred not to speak as they paced up and down the area, overcome with shock, some with tears welling in their eyes.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

She made them laugh, she made them cheer, she brought tears to the eyes of some and concluded with the rebel chant long associated with her that we shouted in unison — sí se puede.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

I blinked hard as she told me her story, silently willing my eyes not to allow any tears to fall.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler


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