burst into tears
Example Sentences
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His family burst into tears when the sentence was announced on Thursday.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Simpson’s infamous car chase on television from across the country, Weschler burst into tears at the sight of the late afternoon sun cutting through the smog.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Arme said she had "burst into tears" when she heard Bodhi was safe and well.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
His mother, Kimberly Julio, said she burst into tears: “I was like, ‘Why are you more mature than I am?’”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
When I burst into tears, Mom hugged me and said, “Dad is just noticing you don’t wear princess costumes anymore, not that you aren’t pretty!”
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
