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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 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

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

I looked into her teary black eyes and, for once, saw only love.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon