ache for
Example Sentences
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"As a father and a grandfather, you ache for the parents of the children involved," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2025
Arbery’s characters can’t help betraying their ache for connection, even as they work steadfastly to cover up their need.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2025
But when she speaks of the ache for her own mother, her grin fades and her eyes well with tears.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 12, 2023
Desperation made us ache for that drama’s characters.
From Salon ● Dec. 8, 2023
She could not make out the distinct syllables, but they made her heart ache, for they were all sounds of yearning—each being who cried out was crying out for freedom.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
