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teardrop

[teer-drop] / ˈtɪərˌdrɒp /




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Only a few years ago, he was a mystery, this international big man from Paris with an ectomorphic frame, graceful moves and a gentle, looping teardrop of a jump shot.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026

Bright teardrop earrings hang from metal tins filled with Japanese cooling beads.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026

"But physics doesn't change. The teardrop shape is very efficient from the aerodynamics perspective," said Hu.

From Barron's ● Apr. 4, 2026

But his simple meant exquisite Valencian tomatoes, teardrop in shape, premium Andalusian olive oil and ciabatta bread from the vaunted Horno de Valencia bakery.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2025

She’s wearing Mom’s prized jewelry—the diamond teardrop earrings and pendant.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

A few rows over is sea blush, with pink inflorescences that produce two types of seeds — some shaped like teardrops, others like tiny cups.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2023

They are shaped like fat teardrops and range in color from green to maroon to a dark, almost black, shade of purple.

From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2023

The teardrops on many artists’ guitars are caused by Ticketmaster, according to Ms. Brown.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 23, 2023

And later, during his daily meetings with the editor Teresa Font during the shoot, they often cut the footage to include only the moments before and after the teardrops fell.

From New York Times ● Dec. 13, 2021

They were cut in the shape of teardrops, as if the queen were weeping blood.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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