heartbroken

Example Sentences

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Horace leaves Hollywood and a heartbroken but determined Aaron behind.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Liverpool, as a club, city and fanbase, were heartbroken.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

"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

His mother, who has asked to be known as Natasha, said she was "deeply heartbroken to share the news that my beautiful, strong and incredibly brave son was killed".

From BBC • May 23, 2026

At first she had resented that Scythe Curie made her the front line for these heartbroken people, but soon she came to understand why.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman