in tears

idiom

: having tears come out of one's eyes
We were laughing so hard that we were in tears.

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As a deputy cuffed Van Lent in a small, fourth-floor courtroom, his wife, family and colleagues looked on, seated in chairs normally reserved for a jury, some in tears. Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 19 July 2025 The bride broke out in tears when her dress audibly tore in the back. Michael Nied, People.com, 15 July 2025 Some broke down in tears, others threw out names — desperate to know who was still alive. Holly Ramer, Fortune, 15 July 2025 Manaea started Game 6 at Dodger Stadium and was left in tears after the Mets were eliminated. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for in tears

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“In tears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tears. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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