heavy heart

Example Sentences

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Her daughter Nonhle Thema shared the news of her passing "with a heavy heart", as she paid tribute to her mother and her "compassionate" soul.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

"With a heavy heart I believe action is necessary to bring about change," she added in comments reported by Yonhap news agency.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

"I am leaving Tigers with a heavy heart," Cole said.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

Later on Monday two other Heritage stalwarts, Cully Stimson and Hans von Spakovsky, also resigned with what they called “a heavy heart and profound sadness.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

With a heavy heart he exited the studio.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai