teary-eyed

Example Sentences

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“It’s hard not to get teary eyed when I think about that day.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025

While Zverev kept his composure on the court, dad was teary eyed in the stands during the trophy ceremony.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024

Spacey choked up and became teary eyed in the witness box as he described the emotional and financial turmoil that the U.S. accusations brought and the barrage of criticism that followed on social media.

From Washington Times • Jul. 26, 2023

Michael Davison, representing Pte Berry's family, asked Sgt Maj Groves: "Did that concern you, when he was teary eyed?"

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2022

Mom has gotten teary eyed, and I wonder what I did to make her cry.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman