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Examples
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A baby with a tear-swollen face red and round as a midsummer plum.
THE RIVER KINGS’ ROAD Liane Merciel 2010
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His expression changed when he saw my tear-swollen face.
Promise Me Richard Paul Evans 2010
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Olivia Jerome, my old acting “sister,” had had tons of advice for dealing with tear-swollen eyes.
Claim to Fame Margaret Peterson Haddix 2009
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Olivia Jerome, my old acting “sister,” had had tons of advice for dealing with tear-swollen eyes.
Claim to Fame Margaret Peterson Haddix 2009
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Olivia Jerome, my old acting “sister,” had had tons of advice for dealing with tear-swollen eyes.
Claim to Fame Margaret Peterson Haddix 2009
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When asked to remove the glasses by David Herzog, Langa's attorney, Peak revealed tear-swollen red eyes.
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A sudden stinging in her eyes threatened to ruin the make-up Nora had carefully applied to conceal her tear-swollen tissues.
Mistress for a Weekend Napier, Susan 2006
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A sudden stinging in her eyes threatened to ruin the make-up Nora had carefully applied to conceal her tear-swollen tissues.
Mistress For A Weekend Napier, Susan 2006
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That night, holding Chris until his eyes closed in tear-swollen sleep, I wanted to call Marcie, but it was late.
Bulletproof Girl Quinn Dalton 2005
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That night, holding Chris until his eyes closed in tear-swollen sleep, I wanted to call Marcie, but it was late.
Bulletproof Girl Quinn Dalton 2005
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