tears

Example Sentences

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There were tears of disbelief and unbridled joy as the unflappable Jose Canale smashed home Paraguay's penalty to complete one of the greatest World Cup upsets in recent memory.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

“We put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into it,” Andrews said.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

This Fourth of July, I will be thinking about the iconic photograph of Chief Petty Officer Graham Jackson watching President Franklin Roosevelt’s funeral procession, tears streaming down his face as he plays the accordion.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

There is also something less expected: tears, especially from ringleader Johnny Knoxville.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

I didn’t pull away, and eventually, the tears streamed out.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu