heartbreaking

Example Sentences

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“It’s heartbreaking because it’s a road sign that we are going backwards.”

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Velasco referred to the deaths as “absolutely painful, heartbreaking, and of course, also absolutely unacceptable to the Mexican government.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The 26-year-old endured two heartbreaking experiences at the past two global outdoor championships.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The contrast between these students and those whose essays I write is heartbreaking.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Egg tempera is difficult and messy, painstaking and, at first, heartbreaking.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood