tears
Example Sentences
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Wielding her phone and charger, Rachida Mamakh, 48, eyes red from tears, questioned every returnee for news of her 23-year-old son Zouhair.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Some were wiping away tears before they even walked into the room.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
When she finally arrived at the airport and checked in for her flight, she burst into tears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Zaia, who is French-Algerian, lets out a 'zaghrouta' - a celebratory trilling sound that is traditional in north Africa - sheds tears of joy and has an out-of-body experience in a reaction that goes viral.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
When at last everyone sat down, Mama’s eyes, Betsie’s, and mine were brimming with tears.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
