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

Arbery’s characters can’t help betraying their ache for connection, even as they work steadfastly to cover up their need.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 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 when she speaks of the ache for her own mother, her grin fades and her eyes well with tears.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023

I ache for her like she is someone else.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson