heartbreaking

Example Sentences

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“There are so many very good people at the foundation, with so many years doing real work on behalf of America’s national parks, it’s heartbreaking to watch.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"This is a heartbreaking incident and my sincere condolences go out to the young girl's loved ones," council leader George Finch said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“American Rambler” ends with the story of the Fitzgerald family’s latest tragedy: heartbreaking, harrowing and eloquently told.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Det Con Fran Homer, from the Metropolitan Police's cold case team, said it had been "heartbreaking" to hear how he had felt guilt over what happened, despite not being in any way to blame.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

All the heartbreaking ones she always kept to herself because speaking up was too hard.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera