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
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
“It’s with a heavy heart to let you guys know that my Dad passed away today,” Quintanilla’s son, A.B.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025
“It is with a heavy heart that I have to tell you this, Raj Banerjee, but I cannot take you across the universe!”
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
