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tears
/ ɪə /
plural noun
the clear salty solution secreted by the lacrimal glands that lubricates and cleanses the surface of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids
a state of intense frustration (esp in the phrase bored to tears )
weeping
presented so as to be easily assimilated
reading without tears
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
Alongside firefighters, many of whom were in tears, members of the Bicester Rugby Union Football Club lined the road waiting for Ms Logan, who played for its Bicester Vixens side.
Don’t mind admitting I was in tears reading about Bill Plaschke’s advancing Parkinson’s and the therapy that might slow the “motion-melting nightmare” down.
Once fire tears through a place, nothing is left the same.
"He just keeps asking for his dad. I don't know what to tell him," she added, through tears.
When Ms Bonjean grilled her about who removed her clothing on that July evening, Ms Haley answered through tears.
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