heartbroken

Example Sentences

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Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, said that that period left him feeling “really heartbroken by everything that occurred.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Dooley said Hatton's death had left his daughters "heartbroken".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The restrictions also left bereaved family members heartbroken, guilty and angry as their loved ones died along.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

She started to sob—I mean horrible, heartbroken sobbing.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan