heavy heart

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It added: "We are, with a heavy heart, introducing some temporary changes to our audience policies to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

It was with a heavy heart that Washington agreed to a military solution.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“This was not an easy choice, and it comes with a heavy heart, but also with love and gratitude for the life we shared.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

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 heavy heart, I made my way along the quays to inquire after positions.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson