ache for

Example Sentences

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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

"Our hearts ache for the 24 innocent souls we have lost," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 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

“But my wife’s and my hearts ache for our kids still there.”

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2024

I ache for her like she is someone else.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson