heartbreaking

Example Sentences

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Following Saturday's heartbreaking Champions League final defeat by Paris St-Germain, the Gunners boss said there are some "important decisions" to make in order to take the club to the next level.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

As heartbreaking as it is to give up your dog, it is possible to live without one.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Det Con Fran Homer, from the Metropolitan Police's cold case team, said it had been "heartbreaking" to hear how he had felt guilt over what happened, despite not being in any way to blame.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

I remember when you received your cancer diagnosis and how heartbreaking that was for you.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

How heartbreaking, in addition to Zhenya, to learn now of the death of their beloved Marina Raskova!

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein