tears
Britishplural noun
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the clear salty solution secreted by the lacrimal glands that lubricates and cleanses the surface of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids
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a state of intense frustration (esp in the phrase bored to tears )
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weeping
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presented so as to be easily assimilated
reading without tears
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Travis Barker, the drummer from Blink-182, inducted Collins, drawing tears from the British artist who attended the ceremony alongside his children including Lily of "Emily in Paris" fame.
From Barron's ● Nov. 15, 2026
His 50-year-old mother was in tears, pleading with him not to go there.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026
He wore the U.S. crest on his chest and felt stirred to the verge of tears by “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
A trailer at the end of the premiere indicates there will be plenty of drama, tense conversations, stolen kisses and tears both happy and sad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
But that night as he stepped through the door, I burst into tears.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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