tearful

Example Sentences

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A tearful Venezuelan woman alleged on X.com that authorities demanded $450 from her family for the body of a loved one killed in the quake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

Officials who survived the war showed their grief and displayed a united front on Friday, with parliament speaker and top negotiator in the US talks Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf visibly tearful.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

A tearful Walter Cronkite, taking off his glasses after announcing the president’s death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Kansas City Stadium exploded with noise as Argentina fans celebrated a tearful Messi's 14th World Cup goal.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

We climbed down the tower to join our friends, where we exchanged tearful goodbyes with Claire and Fiona under the big shade tree.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs