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

My daughter Manuela, 16, was silent and in tears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Nicola's husband Darren Wheatley said he was left in tears after Friday's hearing, while Morgan Roger's mother Teresa Hall said she wished ex-police officer Lloyd would leave their families in peace.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

She’s almost at the end of it, and there are tears streaming down her face.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison