tear

Example Sentences

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Police in Kenya have fired tear gas to break up a protest in the central town of Nanyuki against the construction of an Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

AFP journalists saw several people arrested by police, who also fired tear gas to disperse the growing crowds.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I had to pause momentarily while writing this paragraph just to wipe a tear from the corner of my eye.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The stock eventually found its footing and went on a tear the next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

It’s not a tear of regret, but one of sadness intertwined with relief.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam