tearful
Example Sentences
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Sixteen sets of eyes stared up at her from the rug as children strained to get a look at the tearful raccoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
She "looked suitably humbled and tearful" as she emerged, he said, going on to praise the stage direction.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Entrepreneurs posted tearful videos on social media to plead for help after their inventory was torched.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
In February, a tearful Dean climbed the steps to the Grammy stage, floofy white skirt trailing behind her, to accept the award for best new artist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
That was when I noticed that Lizzie was becoming quite tearful and upset.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
