heartbreak

Example Sentences

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“It’s a heartbreak to my mom and my dad,” Boss said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Though last year’s Final Four run ended in bitter heartbreak, Kirstie is more optimistic about UCLA’s chances this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

There is also sadness in “Transcription,” as Mr. Lerner’s method is to flicker between humor and heartbreak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Wales head coach Bellamy is not trying to hide the fact that he and his players are still processing the "heartbreak" of their penalty shootout defeat at home to Bosnia.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

He would not survive the heartbreak, the wrongness of it.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers