teary
Example Sentences
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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
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
Tom Grennan, Sam Fender and Mumford & Sons topped the bill, while Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance and JADE, from Little Mix, got teary on stage.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025
Learning of a layoff decision remotely prevents teary embraces in the office as workers emerge from conference rooms after receiving bad news, according to HR specialists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
I bet they know I’m the witness from my teary, snotty face, and are probably giving me a new name—Poor Thing.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
