teary-eyed
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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In one TV interview, a teary-eyed Tim said that “Sam was flying just the way he was supposed to.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
Some visitors at Ueno Zoological Gardens were left teary-eyed as they watched Japan's only two pandas Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao munch on bamboo.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
Whether you're team Toni and Shakira or team Meg and Helena, you'll probably agree the cast have had you laughing, frustrated, teary-eyed but always craving more.
From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025
“He’s teary-eyed still as we walk out on the court for the tip ball,” Redick said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025
They laugh and the women behind them are teary-eyed and red-nosed.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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