ache for
Example Sentences
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"As a father and a grandfather, you ache for the parents of the children involved," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025
Regardless of the evil the Captain's paranoia and self-doubt drives him to do, you may still ache for him in the end, proving "The Sympathizer" successfully wins us over to its cause.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2024
“But my wife’s and my hearts ache for our kids still there.”
From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2024
“Our hearts ache for the families and residents affected by this senseless act,” he wrote on Facebook, “We will continue to pray for healing and justice.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2024
She says this incredulously, like there's something strange about domestic ambitions, but the description only makes me ache for Mirjam.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
