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Only a few years ago, he was a mystery, this international big man from Paris with an ectomorphic frame, graceful moves and a gentle, looping teardrop of a jump shot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
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
“Forever Remembered” will have a single teardrop at its center, representing the deep connection to one individual.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2024
She had to get ready for the party and check on Grandpa Lázaro, but all she could think about was Papa Acevedo’s teardrop.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
A few rows over is sea blush, with pink inflorescences that produce two types of seeds — some shaped like teardrops, others like tiny cups.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
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
The teardrops on many artists’ guitars are caused by Ticketmaster, according to Ms. Brown.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 23, 2023
Tiny figures and narrative vignettes appear inside the teardrops.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2021
The parchment was damp, and enormous teardrops had smudged the ink so badly in places that it was very difficult to read.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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