tearful

Example Sentences

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A tearful Nancy Iskander told jurors that she was crossing a road when she saw her two older sons disappear as a white speeding Mercedes plowed through the crosswalk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Some staff became tearful during discussions with inspectors.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"But she recognised us, and we had a very tearful cuddle for a very long time."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Outside Anna's house, rescuers were making sure everyone was physically OK, while government psychologists were talking to shell-shocked and sometimes tearful locals, and volunteers handing out free food and drink.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Here the poor roach began fizzing so much, what with its stammer and its tearful disposition, that it became quite inarticulate and could only stare at Merlyn with mournful eyes.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White