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heartbroken

[hahrt-broh-kuhn] / ˈhɑrtˌbroʊ kən /


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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

"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

The Grizzlies said they are "heartbroken" by the loss.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

I didn’t exactly feel heartbroken for the guy.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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