heartbreaking

Example Sentences

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She was kind of the gateway to exceptional comedy — physical comedy, intellectual comedy, and a wonderful absurdity but also quite often, in surprising ways, rather heartbreaking.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's heartbreaking but I don't see another answer. It's looking more and more an impossible task."

From BBC

Her story of forgiveness in the face of a heartbreaking tragedy has become a sell-out theatre show in both London and New York.

From BBC

"The reason I wanted to make this video was because the last three months have honestly been the most heartbreaking time of my life. I literally feel like my whole life has done a 360."

From BBC

At times funny, thrilling and heartbreaking, it’s easily one of the best shows of 2025.

From MarketWatch