"Susan, she was real smart, quiet, fun-loving, " says Mohammed Elbaneh, her brother, who struggled to fight back tears as he spoke.

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He hugged the trophy and hung his head, appearing to fight back tears as members of the crowd at the MGM Grand shouted "Luke!"

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Still wearing his gold game uniform, Bryant appeared to fight back tears while he thought about the upcoming final days of the Lakers' tumultuous season.

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Arias, who spent the weekend on suicide watch before being transferred back to jail, appeared to fight back tears during most of her latest court appearance.

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Mr Slipper appeared to fight back tears in an emotional return to the House to announce his decision to resign, saying it was made with "great sadness" and regret.

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And in case that seems to leave brawny manual labourers still sunk in tears, isn't it these same men who drive the trains, fight the fires and hold society in thrall to their skill at mending motors and fixing the plumbing?

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