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heartbreak

[hahrt-breyk] / ˈhɑrtˌbreɪk /


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Mr. Sheffi has interviewed scores of Jewish and Israeli students and recorded their heartbreak.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Sports watch: Those suffering from withdrawal from daily World Cup matches can hop on the Tour de France bandwagon, which has almost as much drama, heartbreak and crazy fans.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

As his mother’s grief and legal battles to get Fadi home worsen her mental health, Sattouf’s own life is upended by high school, hormones, heartbreak — and a nagging uncertainty.

From Salon Jun. 27, 2026

As families demand answers for failures in maternity services, Panorama investigates how systemic neglect, inadequate staffing and a reluctance to learn from mistakes have led to heartbreak.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

But when Tiny Cooper lies to you about his heartbreak, the Geiger counter has tripped the hammer.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan

Anyone who's listened to Rodrigo's first two albums, 2021's Sour and 2023's Guts, knows the singer has endured a few calamitous heartbreaks, approaching them with a mix of anguish, confusion and feminine rage.

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

McIlroy had not won a major for 11 years after his fourth major win in 2014 at age 25, experiencing many heartbreaks.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 9, 2026

Some described his voice as "the sound of our heartbreaks and celebrations", while others called it "a presence in every corner of our lives".

From BBC Jan. 28, 2026

I didn’t get nearly enough corn or tomatoes, and heartbreak of heartbreaks, I missed the figs completely.

From Salon Sep. 21, 2025

She was there for your first crushes and heartbreaks, your party dresses and spins at sophisticated states like anomie.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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