tears
Example Sentences
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"That was when I knew there was something seriously wrong – again," she says, her eyes brimming with tears.
From BBC
This month, after the storybook comeback of a 44-year-old grandfather was undone by a late-game field goal, we saw Mr. Rivers once more in tears.
Playing the boss of Delta’s egg nog division, the legendary pop singer made Yang burst into tears with her assessment.
From Salon
Bowen broke down a few times while expressing his love for the people who work on “SNL” and sang through tears a version of “Please Come Home for Christmas” with Grande.
From Los Angeles Times
The first time, Lai wrote, was terrifying: "My tears flowed freely and wet my shirt. I dared not make a move. My body was burning with humiliation."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
