A young woman was very frightened and near tears.

When he sat down, he seemed very near tears.

She did not weep, but she was very near tears.

Hernandez, who appeared to be near tears, added that it hurt him very much.

After the game, Barkley, dejected and near tears, told reporters he was taking a leave of absence.

"His voice broke, and he appeared to be near tears."

Afterward, many Giants sat at their lockers, stunned and near tears.

The private's face was screwed into near tears and Pappas suddenly had to reevaluate the situation as well.

Harding's voice broke, and for a moment he seemed very near tears.

Cranfallow was extremely agitated and very near tears as he finished.