An emotional Henderson was fighting back the tears after welcoming in his "great friend".

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Murray paid a tribute of his own to Federer, fighting back the tears as he addressed the crowd.

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"I've got too many worries, " she said at the time, fighting back tears.

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Knox's family, meanwhile, left court in tears, fighting through the crowds of journalists gathered outside.

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"I just don't feel like I can emotionally handle it, " she told the judge Monday, while fighting back tears.

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Fighting back tears, Governor Barbour said Hurricane Katrina will continue to be felt by the people of his state for years to come.

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At the 2012 finals, Mali's most decorated footballer -- who boasts three Spanish La Liga titles and two European Champions League medals among other trophies -- had broken down in tears as Islamists took control of the north of his country amidst fierce fighting.

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