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
Ryan, 61, worked on the script during the pandemic and the ache for connection is a palpable undercurrent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2023
And there’s a quiet companionship between them that makes my heart ache for Nan.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
