heartbroken
Example Sentences
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Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, said that that period left him feeling “really heartbroken by everything that occurred.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
Business owners told BBC Scotland they remain "heartbroken" after dozens of retail units that were housed in Union Corner burnt to the ground.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Shelter Scotland director Alison Watson said the charity was "heartbroken".
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
She wept heartbroken tears, tears as inconsolable as Lady Meng’s and as despairing as Nuwa’s.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.