tear

Example Sentences

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And just when you think you can’t possibly have an emotional connection to what you’re watching, a sudden wallop to the gut punches the tears right out of you.

From Salon

“I am on the road to complete recovery,” he said, tearing up.

From Los Angeles Times

Leading a training session at a Wall Street bar ahead of the holiday, he filled two pints—one neat and tidy, the other messier, shedding “Irish tears” of foam down its side.

From The Wall Street Journal

On me—until Betsie caught up with them—hems sagged, stockings tore, and collars twisted.

From Literature

Uncle Manfred was banging the table, and I could hear the tears of anger in his voice.

From Literature