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“Within four hours, they were happy to lie to protect my brother,” Harry said, adding that the statement caused Meghan to dissolve in tears.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2022

It helps managers feel emotionally safe—assured that an employee isn’t going to erupt in a rage or dissolve in tears, says Dr. Woodward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2016

She was at this time like to dissolve in tears!

From The Forest Lovers by Hewlett, Maurice Henry

"I don't see how you have stood it at all," said Sallie, about to dissolve in tears.

From The Tinder-Box by Daviess, Maria Thompson

Would that produce "The Last Judgment" of Spohr, that made you dissolve in tears?

From The world's great sermons, Volume 08 Talmage to Knox Little by Kleiser, Grenville




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