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shed tears







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The Portugal playmaker shed tears as he was given a guard of honour by both sets of players as he left the pitch.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

And, let’s be honest, who hasn’t shed tears at the DMV?

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

"We shed tears over this team because we care so much," Aces coach Becky Hammon said.

From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025

She reached over the railing to embrace the French Canadian singer and seemingly shed tears while doing so.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2024

She was in too much pain and shock to shed tears.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah




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