break one's heart
Example Sentences
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It is enough to break one’s heart to see Griff when he hears about home, and Edward, and Emily.
From Chantry House by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
All through, too, there seemed so much reserve power that one could not resist the conviction that he could go on and on, and break one's heart with his voice if he chose.
From Upon The Tree-Tops by Miller, Olive Thorne
And he said words so sweet as to break one's heart, of the goodness of God.
From Letters of Catherine Benincasa by Catherine, of Siena, Saint
He spoke simply of it, but to break one's heart.
From Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 by De Gurowski, Adam G., count
Violet stood still a moment, looking wretched enough to break one's heart; then throwing herself upon her bed, she gave way to a passion of tears and sobbing.
From His Heart's Queen by Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs.
