heartbreak

Example Sentences

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His penalty, blasted over the crossbar, proved decisive as the Gunners suffered shootout heartbreak and PSG successfully defended their title.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

This time, there was no heartbreak of a late goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The average teenager has never left the country or experienced heartbreak any more acute than the burn of their first breakup, soon to be forgotten by a multitude of other casual flings and serious partners.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Everybody has felt heartbreak or confusion or duped or confused or distrustful of their own intuition and all of that stuff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

I try not to think of her heartbreak, how I caused it, but I can't keep it out and it rushes over me.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour