teary

Example Sentences

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There, Sam unleashes reams upon reams of pent-up monologuing about their past while a teary Mary fills in a few gaps.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Wendy said she wanted to be "reunited" with her husband "at the end of her days" and has felt "quite teary" thinking that this will no longer happen.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Asked by Norwegian channel NRK on Tuesday to share his feelings after his bronze in the 20km individual, a teary Sturla Holm Laegreid broke down and admitted he had cheated on his girlfriend.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

He started getting teary and he said, “I’m sorry,” and closed the door.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer