teary

Example Sentences

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This one was less teary, less tense, but still jubilant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"I will go," he told AFP with teary eyes.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

When he had to explain the situation to his students, he says he was greeted with a lot of confusion and many teary eyes — as the community undergoes another unprecedented change.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

Tom Grennan, Sam Fender and Mumford & Sons topped the bill, while Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance and JADE, from Little Mix, got teary on stage.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Now it’s my turn to stand there, teary.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina