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

Regardless of the evil the Captain's paranoia and self-doubt drives him to do, you may still ache for him in the end, proving "The Sympathizer" successfully wins us over to its cause.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2024

“Our hearts ache for the families and residents affected by this senseless act,” he wrote on Facebook, “We will continue to pray for healing and justice.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2024

“I ache for him,” Mr. Biden said, putting his hand on his heart.

From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2023

There is a part of me that wants to be lost, that struggles to join my parents and Will so that I don’t have to ache for them anymore.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth