I will never forget the man who looked me in the eyes on the brink of tears and told me he could leave the shelter that afternoon if he began to sell drugs, but would likely remain there for months if he persisted in faith and righteousness. (relevantmagazine.com)
She must be gracious and spontaneous and always humbled to take the stage, always aghast at her win, even if she knew it was coming, always on the brink of tears, with a quivering voice. (awardsdaily.com)
the film's sentimental music parps in our ears, as Sarandon walks around perpetually on the brink of tears. (vodzilla.co)