tear-jerking
Example Sentences
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It's full of surprises and empathy, with laugh-out-loud moments and tear-jerking revelations - a joy to read.
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023
The New York Times described it as a “wildly excessive, flamboyantly sentimental, tear-jerking, thigh-slapping homage to Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy — and the game of baseball.”
From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2023
This year’s awards was marked by striking, tear-jerking tributes to artists past, present and deceased in its last ceremony at the venue under its Microsoft Theater name.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2023
Its cast is a true ensemble, and its many characters and subplots have enabled him to explore new kinds of stories and relationships, some with tear-jerking sensitivity.
From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023
The local newspapers got a hold of the tear-jerking story.
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