heartbroken

Example Sentences

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Composer Shankar Mahadevan said "every Indian is heartbroken today", adding that her music would "never perish as long as humanity exists" and that she would "live forever, with her incredible voice echoing across the world".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

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

We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

We’re sorry for your troubles but you have to take that child home to his mother that must be heartbroken by the fire.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt