dissolve in tears
Example Sentences
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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
I would as soon expect ancient Cheops to dissolve in tears at the recital of my woes; or that statue of Washington in Union Place to dismount and wipe my eyes!
From Infelice by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)
The humid clouds of spring float over the enamelled meads, And, like my eyes, dissolve in tears.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 491, May 28, 1831 by Various
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
