heartbreaker
Example Sentences
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The Cleveland Cavaliers, who fell 140-138 to Miami in an overtime heartbreaker on Monday, rallied to turn the tables with a 130-116 triumph over the Heat.
From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025
The audience isn't sure if he's about to be a typical suave heartbreaker.
From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024
Warning to anyone who was left cold by the final monologue last time around: It is now a heartbreaker, just as it’s meant to be.
From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2024
I had an inkling they were going to drop that overtime heartbreaker against the Vegas Golden Knights last week.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2024
They ignored me and belted out the heartbreaker part where the mother must leave her baby.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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