tearful

Example Sentences

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he learnt of his side's Premier League title win from his tearful son while he had a barbecue in the garden.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Blasting from my car speaker, Dr. Becky sounds sincere to the point of tearful.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

In a tearful interview last week, Balásy said he wanted to hand over his companies and investments to the state, though he denied any wrongdoing.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

But two and a half months into their trial, after hours of sometimes tearful testimony from witnesses, including Maradona's children, the proceedings came to a halt.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Maybe tearful families had come with open arms to collect their children.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer