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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If the paper tears, he has to discard the lot, which is why you have to "be very delicate," the 34-year-old artisan explained.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
El Nino has a tendency to increase wind shear in the north Atlantic, a factor which tears apart storms and limits formation.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Before the animal takes a bite, it sizes up Pamela, sniffs her tears, and leaves her be.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026
From the nerves before the ceremony to the tears of laughter during the best man's speech, Jade Burton is documenting every moment on her smartphone.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Mama, I’m not proud of myself, but I burst into tears.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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