heartbroken

Example Sentences

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The owner who bought the building last year said he was heartbroken by what had happened.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

"To say I'm heartbroken is a severe understatement. Words just don't capture what grief is. The comforts of shock have worn off. The reality is settling in... and I miss him."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

He was heartbroken over it, but he rooted for the team as if he was there.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger