tears

Example Sentences

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Hurley was reduced to tears after describing the effect of the reporting of the paternity row about her son with the American businessman Steve Bing.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

When Richard told him about his fears, “I saw tears well up in his eyes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Three months after state vets seized and killed hundreds of his sheep to stamp out an ongoing pox pandemic, Kostas Theofilou fights back tears as he gazes at his empty stable.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“It was gonna be a good year,” Duong continued as he broke down in tears.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

He pushed his palms against his eyes to fight his tears of disappointment and heartbreak.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith