shedding tears

Example Sentences

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Kim made a rare admission that the country’s economic policies had failed, acknowledging widespread food shortages and shedding tears in public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

We didn’t clock each other because we’d never met, but 16 hours later, we were shedding tears together, reliving some of the most tender, painful, and celebratory memories of Cleve’s life.

From Slate • May 22, 2024

Cristian yelled, before shedding tears of gratitude for his parents’ dedication and sacrifice.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2022

But it doesn't stop him shedding tears for fallen comrades.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2022

We had left the widows’ house shedding tears and clinging to Maa Kamala.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan