heartache

Example Sentences

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You're subjected to an unwritten contract, where blind devotion is exchanged for intermittent moments of joy - and large amounts of heartache and pain.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

“The heartache, the times when I was hungry. My whole journey was: I have to learn how to figure it out.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Whatever happens, investors should remember that there is potential for heartache, too, when using stocks to bet on the outcome of an event.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

It’s a simple step that could save you a lot of heartache if something is wrong, especially if you’re trying to get a mortgage or rent an apartment.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

The statue comes to life, and King Leontes is reunited with both his daughter and queen, who has forgiven him for all the heartache and grief he’d caused their family.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick