heartbreaking

Example Sentences

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“It’s heartbreaking because it’s a road sign that we are going backwards.”

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Yet the performance is mostly one of heartbreaking reserve; her occasional voiceover comes in short, spare declarations from Carol’s diary on the latest dreadfulness to afflict the town.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“It is with deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that Valerie has passed away,” Souther announced on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

"It's a really heartbreaking situation for people," said Hengaw's Awyar Shekhi.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

And all I see is this girl who sings this heartbreaking song because she gets it even when the rest of us don’t.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy