heavy heart
Example Sentences
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"It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today," said a post on his Instagram account.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
“It is with a heavy heart that we report that we are unable to come to a unanimous decision and will not be able to,” the jury foreperson said in a note on Friday morning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
“It is with a very heavy heart that I must announce that my father Ronald LaPread has passed,” LaPread’s daughter Soraya LaPread shared on her Instagram story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
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
I clicked on it and the document appeared: To: The Abeona Shelter Dear Juan: It is with a heavy heart, my old friend, that I resign my position with our wonderful organization.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
