Pledged Clinton delegate Anne Price Mills, with tears in her eyes, said Clinton was "presidential" on August 26.

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It started in the 1990s, with incidents like Margaret Thatcher leaving Downing Street with tears in her eyes in 1990.

BBC: The myth of Britain's stiff upper lip

Alvin, " she said, with tears in her eyes, "a cup of tea?

NPR: Roth Rewrites History with a 'Plot Against America'

Despite the cheers of the fans urging her on, Maze couldn't make up the time and finished with tears in her eyes.

NPR: Vonn Beats Maze To Win World Cup Giant Slalom

Dougherty thanked Hickenlooper with tears in her eyes.

NPR: Colorado Governor Signs Landmark Gun Bills

"It still hasn't sunk in, " said Carreiro's daughter Manuela, her eyes welling with tears.

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"I put them in harm's way, " she said, her eyes welling with tears.

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