teary
Example Sentences
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From here Jalen Brunson will seldom enter a room in New York City without teary strangers saying thank you, without grateful locals breaking into spontaneous, extended applause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
There, Sam unleashes reams upon reams of pent-up monologuing about their past while a teary Mary fills in a few gaps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
Wendy said she wanted to be "reunited" with her husband "at the end of her days" and has felt "quite teary" thinking that this will no longer happen.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
Asked by Norwegian channel NRK on Tuesday to share his feelings after his bronze in the 20km individual, a teary Sturla Holm Laegreid broke down and admitted he had cheated on his girlfriend.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
Now it’s my turn to stand there, teary.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
