ache for

Example Sentences

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"Our hearts ache for the 24 innocent souls we have lost," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 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

I ache for my father to bless me; I hear Lev weeping, speaking the names of everyone who should be here but is not.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper