Example Sentences

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She added with a lump in her throat: "I think a lot of people will be shedding a tear."

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2022

“I will be shedding tears, I can assure you of that,” John Wadsworth said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2019

If the Mets lose them, though, they will be shedding the Nos.

From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2015

The only people who will be shedding any tears are the Streinbrenners, when they're signing his checks.

From The Guardian • Dec. 28, 2012

“I think I can, sir; indeed, I must do so, or there will be shedding of blood; but Henry, they are coming; I know them; see—right up the walk.”

From The Poacher Joseph Rushbrook by Marryat, Frederick