teary-eyed

Example Sentences

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After Sandman placed seventh in the 2025 Kentucky Derby, Johnson posted a teary-eyed video.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Sitting on a chair in Kfar Sir's square, teary-eyed Haydar Sbeiti, 68, talks about his engineer son, Mahmoud, killed by Israel in the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Some posted teary-eyed reaction videos on TikTok after they watched his documentary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“I told Kara let’s go out swinging … win or lose I’m going to be aggressive,” said the teary-eyed Jones, who is headed to San Diego State to play indoor volleyball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025

I see the congregation, teary-eyed, suddenly distracted by the rising smoke seeping through the seams.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King