tears

Example Sentences

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Already bursting with passion to be world-premiering his directorial debut, “Propeller One-Way Night Coach,” Travolta was moved to tears.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Often, the only traces of a Gallrein appearance are posed photos shared afterward on his campaign Facebook page, the political equivalent of tears in the rain.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

The man was in tears afterwards, utterly spent, completely overcome.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

In tears, she blurted: “How can you say that? Do you understand what’s going on? I would do anything to get cured.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

She tears off a bite of burger and tosses it to a brown-and-white mutt with oversize ears.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith