tears

Example Sentences

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She says being told in person can make some people feel like they've "got to be really really happy" even though "actually, all you might want to do in that moment is burst into tears".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

When Richard told him about his fears, “I saw tears well up in his eyes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"We lived like kings in our homes. Our life has become an ordeal," the old man said through tears, sitting on a mattress in his tent.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“It was gonna be a good year,” Duong continued as he broke down in tears.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo