dewdrops

noun

plural of dewdrop
as in raindrops

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tears
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  • The crowd erupted, some cheering and others brought to tears, a collective wave of emotion rolling over us as the sky went dark.
    — Annissa Durar, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Through tears, Duarte described seeing footage of four men who wore ski masks and carried rifles getting out of a minivan and forcing her son and Ruelas into a second car.
    — Kevin Sieff, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
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