heartbreaking

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For pretty much everyone I know, their dog’s last years are littered with health problems that are both heartbreaking to witness and expensive to manage.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

“It’s heartbreaking because we literally bought this house thinking it was going to be our forever home,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Michael Payne, Labour MP for Gedling, described the death as a "heartbreaking loss" and pledged to provide support to Fairman's family and the local community.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“It’s horrible and heartbreaking and pathetic that the city administrators don’t intervene with DTE to ensure trees are not butchered,” one resident said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The experience was heartbreaking, and I wanted to cry.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson