heartbreaking
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It’s cringeworthy to watch and heartbreaking to endure.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
President Asif Ali Zardari described the roof collapse as a "heartbreaking tragedy".
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
But it ends up with an outcome that feels as sadly inevitable as it is heartbreaking — an ethical knot that cannot be undone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
"The Flatley and O'Brien families are devastated by Niamh's sudden passing and have asked that their privacy be respected as they come to terms with this heartbreaking loss," said the representative.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Hers was a puzzle that I had to put together, with each new piece of information being more heartbreaking than the last.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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