heartbroken

Example Sentences

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His mother, who has asked to be known as Natasha, said she was "deeply heartbroken to share the news that my beautiful, strong and incredibly brave son was killed".

From BBC • May 23, 2026

She “was shocked, heartbroken, and felt utterly betrayed,” and was motivated to reexamine and scrutinize archival “Avatar” materials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

In a statement, Betty Kennedy, sister of 15-year-old David McCafferty, said her family had been left heartbroken by his death.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Debbie Lee, the chief executive of DTSM, said in a statement Thursday that the organization was heartbroken as employees processed the news of Ferguson’s death.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Dear Capricorn, I waited all day and was heartbroken when you didn’t come.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman