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

Bellamy, however, wants his team to put their World Cup heartache to one side on Tuesday and give a good account of themselves against opponents 35 places below them in the world rankings.

From BBC • 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

For the next three hours, pinned under the terrifying weight of massive heartache, he watched the color of the rectangle change from orange to red to purple.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young