tears

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She added open conversations also help, and adults shouldn't fear causing tears as grieving children want "their special person to be remembered, and they want to have someone to talk to".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The 72-year-old actor, who was at the film festival for the premiere of Propeller One-Way Night Coach, which he directed, held back tears when presented with the prize saying: "This is beyond the Oscar".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Perhaps these sentimental tears will run dry in the next generation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Tyson’s vulnerable side was also on display while speaking about his daughter dying tragically, God’s plan for him, and speaking about his mentor Cus D’Amato, which quite literally brought him to tears.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Karli kept looking up at Mutti, his eyes filled with tears.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo