How to Use teary-eyed in a Sentence
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As Gus finishes his narration in the present day, a teary-eyed Big Man inquires about his role in the story.
— Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024 -
This sweet tune is slow enough to keep up with and will leave you and your mom teary-eyed in the best way.
— Natalie Maher, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Feb. 2023 -
Biles saw the post, shared it, and added a handful of teary-eyed emojis.
— Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 9 Oct. 2023 -
Friends snapped pictures of a teary-eyed Kyu as Cindy glided down the aisle.
— Claire Ballor, Dallas News, 14 May 2023 -
While accepting the award, the teary-eyed singer gave Natali a sweet shoutout.
— Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024 -
At one point, the 38-year-old Good American mogul confronts a teary-eyed Kim.
— Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2023 -
Two women in the group became teary-eyed at the recognition.
— Rosalind Cummings-Yeates, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024 -
At the after party, Katelyn got teary-eyed talking about the struggle of the group date.
— Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024 -
At the Matamoros school, more teary-eyed children arrive each day.
— Arelis R. Hernández, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2023 -
The final scene of the video shows a teary-eyed Rosalía wearing a sparkling ring on her finger and holding a red ring box in her hand.
— Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2023 -
Gabriel, who sat next to her, also appeared teary-eyed during the moment.
— Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024 -
One laughter attack with a campmate—the kind that feeds on itself—left us gasping and teary-eyed.
— Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2023 -
At the 3:15 minute mark, a teary-eyed Rosalía appears flaunting her diamond ring while holding the box on the same hand.
— Griselda Flores, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2023 -
The reaction in Cannes — which included a 15-minute, teary-eyed standing ovation — was the initial spark that lit the fuse under the film.
— Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2023 -
Sarsgaard, too, got teary-eyed, and his wife Maggie Gyllenhaal was there to capture it all, taking a video of the ovation.
— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 Sep. 2023 -
Kaleena knew her fate before it was announced, teary-eyed and emotional as Kish, with a tremble in her voice, asked her and Alisha to pack their knives and go.
— Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024 -
But a teary-eyed grandmother hugged him after the game Saturday and thanked him for coming to Scecina.
— Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Mar. 2023 -
The first lady appeared teary-eyed and Biden emotional with his head bowed and at times with his eyes closed, looking up to place his hand on his heart as the cases were brought out.
— Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2024 -
Other residents stood teary-eyed with neighbors, watching the smoke billow as they were sprayed with mist.
— Daniel Kool, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Feb. 2023 -
The young boy’s photos were on display on the court, flanking teary-eyed speakers who remembered his smile and his innocence.
— Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 18 Oct. 2023 -
The first, a highlight compilation of his career, ended with a standing ovation for a teary-eyed Gasol.
— Staff Writer follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2023 -
In the moments after the ball hit the girl, Kato can be seen seemingly apologizing and comforting the teary-eyed youngster.
— Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 5 June 2023 -
The Weeknd reposted the video to his Instagram, captioning with a single teary-eyed, smiling emoji.
— Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2023 -
Izzo, who was teary-eyed to start his on-court postgame interview, was doused with water from his players in the locker room in celebration of the victory.
— Detroit Free Press, 19 Mar. 2023 -
Joe appeared teary-eyed throughout their performance of the track, a song that each brother has dedicated to their kids, in videos of the performance shared across social media.
— Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023 -
Her second photo included a selfie of the teary-eyed actress looking directly at the camera.
— Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024 -
Now, the mere mention of his name is enough to elicit teary-eyed smiles from Garner and Greer, who both consider 13 Going on 30 a personal and professional touchstone.
— Keaton Bell, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024 -
The man first demonstrates how pressing a particular button on one key will cause a red light to flash and the baby is stunned into delighted silence, to the teary-eyed relief of the mother, and everyone else.
— Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 -
And at one point, the audience began chanting for Kevin, to which the eldest brother and often quiet, guitar-playing presence got visibly teary-eyed.
— Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2023 -
The mood on campus was jubilant Tuesday as incoming students waved purple and white pompoms while their family members — some teary-eyed — looked on and shot photos.
— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2023
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