ache for

Example Sentences

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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

"Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who have suffered unimaginable and irreparable loss," Biden added.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

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

His longing for Ibadan because of “Ibadan” had puzzled her; how could a string of words make a person ache for a place he did not know?

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie