heartbreaking

Example Sentences

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It’s almost heartbreaking that a whole room full of people had to hear him feel bad and keep being furious.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

"Pam and I are devastated by this heartbreaking news. I had the privilege of getting to know the Fairfaxes while our families served together," former governor Ralph Northam said in a statement on Thursday morning.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Over the same period the number of men who reported having no close friends at all increased by a heartbreaking factor of five.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“It’s heartbreaking because it’s a road sign that we are going backwards.”

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

As soon as Ellsworth discovered his mistake, he felt guilty about it, and one can understand how heartbreaking it was to Bobby: “My whole life!” he said, outraged.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady