teary

Example Sentences

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This one was less teary, less tense, but still jubilant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"I will go," he told AFP with teary eyes.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

He may in fact still be in the Ray Dolby Ballroom, listening to people tell him giddy and sometimes teary stories of when they first saw him in a movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2025

You can see the evidence yourself: On social media, people are making teary videos professing to have rediscovered Jesus; in the comments, former atheists share stories of finding peace and purpose in prayer.

From Slate • Oct. 1, 2025

The librarian and I both got teary when I said goodbye.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins