teary-eyed
Example Sentences
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Some posted teary-eyed reaction videos on TikTok after they watched his documentary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
In one TV interview, a teary-eyed Tim said that “Sam was flying just the way he was supposed to.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
Some visitors at Ueno Zoological Gardens were left teary-eyed as they watched Japan's only two pandas Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao munch on bamboo.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
Whether you're team Toni and Shakira or team Meg and Helena, you'll probably agree the cast have had you laughing, frustrated, teary-eyed but always craving more.
From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025
Grandmère started to get teary-eyed at this point.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
