ache for

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025

“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

Desperation made us ache for that drama’s characters.

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2023

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

From New York Times • Oct. 19, 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