heartache

Example Sentences

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Especially for the loving family of this young woman, for whom, even many years from now, a touch of heartache will hang over their holidays and family get-togethers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

"Lots of time, visits to solicitors, admin, heartache, worry - it's been a nightmare," he says.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

He’s not against the Sacred Heart himself, it’s just that seeing the statue will remind him of his poor wife and give him the heartache.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt