heartbroken
Example Sentences
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Canadians were shocked and heartbroken for the two young pilots who died, Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther, and deeply concerned about flight attendant Solange Tremblay and others who were injured.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, said that that period left him feeling “really heartbroken by everything that occurred.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
London's Wood, who has won 11 of 14 fights in the UFC, says he hopes the Benn deal will spark a change because he was "heartbroken" when he saw how much he would be earning.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
When Jesper had started to show his power, his father had been heartbroken.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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