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
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
Even under the mild discipline of this kindest of men I used to dissolve in tears over my work.
From Springtime and Other Essays by Darwin, Francis, Sir
"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
