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Some singers are born with it: a teardrop in their voice that grabs you by the heart and refuses to let go.
From Salon ● May 15, 2026
"But physics doesn't change. The teardrop shape is very efficient from the aerodynamics perspective," said Hu.
From Barron's ● Apr. 4, 2026
Also here is a 1934 Chrysler Airflow Series CU Sedan, featuring a teardrop design first introduced by aeronautical automobile pioneer Paul Jaray, who designed Zeppelins before turning to automobiles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
Pairing the gown with a simple diamond necklace and teardrop earrings, Anderson told Deadline about her look.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2024
I add a teardrop curve to her eyelids, and take away the crease.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
They are shaped like fat teardrops and range in color from green to maroon to a dark, almost black, shade of purple.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2023
In contrast to its rigid square border, a softness is found from the stems that flow in and out of each other, blossoming flowers and teardrops like loose petals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, the artist’s daughter, posed for the first portrait with temporary tattoos of butterflies and teardrops applied by Kiki Smith.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
The teardrops on many artists’ guitars are caused by Ticketmaster, according to Ms. Brown.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 23, 2023
I didn’t see her face, but her big red teardrops kept splashing down on me....
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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