burst into tears
Americanphrase
Example Sentences
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We’ve also watched England supporters chew off their fingernails, the French get soaked by a thunderstorm in Philadelphia, and that Belgian kid who burst into tears when his team proved utterly useless.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
I burst into tears whenever I see a vintage photo strip of gay men, kissing or looking lovingly at one another in the privacy of a photobooth.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
The 31-year-old teaching assistant, who wears a headscarf, burst into tears in front of the security guard's booth -- the very spot where Abdullah gave his life to prevent a massacre.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
Simpson’s infamous car chase on television from across the country, Weschler burst into tears at the sight of the late afternoon sun cutting through the smog.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
Whenever Celia saw us, whenever I’d catch her watching us after a quick kiss in the gym or holding hands in the hallway, I could swear she was about to burst into tears.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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