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

“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 said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 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

And there’s a quiet companionship between them that makes my heart ache for Nan.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir