burst into tears
Example Sentences
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I watched people burst into tears as he walked by and I couldn’t help it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
"I had a panic attack and burst into tears while coming to terms with what happened," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
A woman burst into tears in the middle of the street.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 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
Mother and I had a so-called “discussion” today, but the annoying part is that I burst into tears.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
