Examples of 'were in tears' in a sentence

Meaning of "were in tears"

were in tears ~ emotionally overwhelmed to the point of crying

How to use "were in tears" in a sentence

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were in tears
We were in tears when we finally decided to split off.
And the tour guides were in tears.
Residents who were in tears as they were unable to return.
Viewers watching the documentary were in tears too.
Neighbours were in tears at the sight of the bodies.
He made people laugh until they were in tears.
The two were in tears from laughing.
When we finished our conversation both of us were in tears.
Some of whom were in tears this morning.
And many men and women were in tears.
You were in tears and asked me to bury the ashes.
That was not why you were in tears.
Both were in tears as they parted ways.
When we left home they were in tears.
Some people were in tears at the words.

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Many of those who remained were in tears.
They soon were in tears and blood.
His mother and sister were in tears.
People were in tears as they recounted their stories.
Several reviewers wrote that they were in tears of laughter.
Many were in tears and crying.
Several people who were interviewed were in tears.
Many were in tears as they remembered their friend.
Students and teachers alike were in tears.
Many were in tears by the end of the exam.
Labour members in the balcony were in tears.
We both were in tears by the end of our meeting.
We immediately asked the church to pray as we were in tears.
You were in tears while asking me.
Your brother said you were in tears on the phone.
They were in tears at the verdict.
We fell into hard times because of you and were in tears.
The children were in tears when they reached the hotel.
He and his wife were in tears.
We were in tears at what we saw.
All of the audience were in tears.
We were in tears of laughter here.
My daughter and wife were in tears.
My children were in tears when they saw what was happening.
Our cousins and the other adults were in tears as well.
You were in tears.
Some of his supporters were in tears.
The cast were in tears as James made his declaration of love.
A considerable number of whom were in tears.
All the parents were in tears on their last day.
Many people came up to me and told me they were in tears.
Many women and children were in tears and consoling each other.
Two of them had to leave the room because they were in tears.
The people were in tears.
You were in tears But I turned around and left.

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