heartbroken

Example Sentences

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“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke,” the Grizzlies said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

His family said they were heartbroken by the loss and described him as a loving “uncle, cousin, brother-in-law, and friend to so many.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Tributes were posted on Facebook with the teenager described as "a lovely polite gentle soul" by one writer and another saying they were "heartbroken" at what had happened.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons has said he is "heartbroken" after being ruled out for the rest of the season for relegation-battling Tottenham and this summer's World Cup because of a knee injury.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

He felt helpless and heartbroken but also so terribly guilty.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh