heartbroken

Example Sentences

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"I go to the market only to look around because I cannot afford to buy anything. Whenever I ask about prices, I return heartbroken," Nadia Abu Shamala, a Palestinian resident of Gaza, told AFP.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“We feel heartbroken for the family who lost a child here,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

She said: "Everyday I feel in pain, I am heartbroken."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The Nets said in a statement that they are "heartbroken" about Collins' death.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

They’re not supposed to be the reason someone is heartbroken in the first place.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera