shed a tear
idiom
: to cry or weep
I never saw my father shed a single tear, even when my mother died.
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The battle scene is well-done and scored so perfectly, even The Thing would shed a tear.
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 July 2025
From downtown bars to south Austin hangouts, establishments across the city are hosting watch parties, offering a space for fans to cheer, gasp and maybe even shed a tear as the final couples vie for love and a hefty cash prize.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 10 July 2025
In Tania’s case, though, her husband will not be there to take a bow and shed a tear.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
After the game, outfielder Trent Grisham shed a tear recalling how much Cabrera means to him.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 July 2025
From downtown bars to south Austin hangouts, establishments across the city are hosting watch parties, offering a space for fans to cheer, gasp and maybe even shed a tear as the final couples vie for love and a hefty cash prize.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 10 July 2025
In Tania’s case, though, her husband will not be there to take a bow and shed a tear.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
After the game, outfielder Trent Grisham shed a tear recalling how much Cabrera means to him.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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“Shed a tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shed%20a%20tear. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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