in tears

Example Sentences

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“Yesterday half of the jury spontaneously broke down in tears and several members of the jury have reported multiple nights of sleeplessness,” they wrote in a note to the judge.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Many were too shocked to speak, uttering few words before breaking down in tears or retreating into silence.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The 22-year-old limped off in tears, 73 minutes into last Tuesday's defeat to Stewart's Saints and though his club have not released details of his injury, there is wide belief he will miss out.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

With prose so heartfelt and insightful, I was in tears by the preface.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“Don’t worry. I’ll teach you to type,” whispered Mother when she found Nhamo in tears over the writing.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer