tears

Example Sentences

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His obsession with late-night television is almost endearing, like a child who bursts into tears on their birthday because someone smooshed a cupcake into their cheek.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Older La Nacional members were in tears, and the air conditioning struggled to keep up with the crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Kim made a rare admission that the country’s economic policies had failed, acknowledging widespread food shortages and shedding tears in public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The families of LGBTQ+ pioneers Glenn Burke and Billy Bean wiped away tears after an exhibit at Dodger Stadium honoring their loved ones was unveiled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Before I knew it, the pair of us were clutching each other, bent double as we laughed till tears ran down our cheeks.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler