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heartbroken

[hahrt-broh-kuhn] / ˈhɑrtˌbroʊ kən /


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Aubrey Lewis is a washed-up actor who is too heartbroken by the recent death of his wife to try for a part in a TV series that could revive his career.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Lopez-Cornejo's mother told the local New Jersey Monitor news site that she was "heartbroken" by her son's death.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

“We are heartbroken and devastated by the loss of Ashley. ... She was adventurous, outgoing, smart and driven, never letting obstacles get in her way,” the family’s statement read in part.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

The Daily Mirror poses the question on the lips of a heartbroken mother: "What did you do to my son?"

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

He felt helpless and heartbroken but also so terribly guilty.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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