teary

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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

That same day, Escobar left the Tyson plant for the last time after 18 years, she said, cheered by teary colleagues who banged meat hooks on metal tables in appreciation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

The character has a scrap of backstory in a photo of his dead wife and kids, pathos that Tommila’s weary, teary blue eyes hit a little too hard.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 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

She raised her arm in a salute, and every teary eye was riveted to the red band she wore.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang