tears
Example Sentences
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Magotsi's eyes are filled with tears as he struggles to compose himself.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“Sometimes it ends in tears, where the demand dries up and you’ve got a lot of talent that is not deployed.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
"It was the thing I wanted the most, but I couldn't get it, so I think it's over," Messi said, fighting back tears after another trophy chance slipped away.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
After the song, Nicks stuck around to deliver an apparently extemporaneous tribute to Rodrigo’s artistry and activism that seemed to push the younger singer close to tears.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
My body’s numb, and my face is sticky from tears.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
