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The phrase "holding back tears" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It means to control or suppress the urge to cry, often due to strong emotions. Example: As she listened to the eulogy for her late grandfather, Sarah could feel the tears welling up in her eyes. But she took a deep breath and focused on holding back her tears to stay composed during the funeral service.
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"I was holding back tears watching it.
He is holding back tears and smiling.
I remember holding back tears, too.
"I caught myself holding back tears because it was sad.
"It is very, very hard," says Guillermo, holding back tears.
And Furyk was having trouble holding back tears.
On the second call, Isabella was holding back tears.
"You take a big breath, honey," Vinnie told her husband, holding back tears.
For a moment, she closed her eyes, as if holding back tears.
She swallowed twice, as if she were holding back tears, then filled her glass again.
I must have been drunk, for I was holding back tears.
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