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heartbreaker

[hahrt-brey-ker] / ˈhɑrtˌbreɪ kər /








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"It's a heartbreaker, you hate to see that," former British number one Annabel Croft said on BBC Two.

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers, who fell 140-138 to Miami in an overtime heartbreaker on Monday, rallied to turn the tables with a 130-116 triumph over the Heat.

From Barron's Nov. 13, 2025

Cinema has warned us about variations of this breed of harmless-looking heartbreaker for generations — it was Woody Allen’s entire persona.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2025

“Seven Tears” has a light rockabilly swing and continues Springsteen’s affinity for the number seven, and “Unsatisfied Heart” is a heartbreaker, a legendary fan favorite that’s finally seeing the light of day.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2025

They ignored me and belted out the heartbreaker part where the mother must leave her baby.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia

Federer developed rivalries, started losing heartbreakers and displayed a vulnerable side.

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 2026

But there are some devastating heartbreakers on this record, the kind of song that gets under your skin whether you want it to or not.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2025

The last time Penn State and Utah made appearances in the Rose Bowl, they lost hard-fought heartbreakers that were among the most entertaining contests in the game’s history.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 1, 2023

The last two were heartbreakers: they rallied to tie Wake Forest before falling 37-34 on a late field goal, then allowed Virginia to score a touchdown on its final drive in a 34-33 defeat.

From Seattle Times Nov. 3, 2021

Dumpers may not always be the heartbreakers, and the Dumpees may not always be the heartbroken.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green




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