heartbreaker
Example Sentences
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“We lost a heartbreaker the other night. We knew we had to bounce back,” Kerr said.
From Washington Times
Seattle lost a 22-18 heartbreaker at D.C., blowing a 10-point second half lead because of two interceptions, then losing a fumble on a play from the Battlehawks 1 with less than 20 seconds left.
From Seattle Times
The Maroon dropped its final regular season game, a one-point heartbreaker against Georgetown Prep, but still earned a share of the IAC crown.
From Washington Post
The Stags dropped an overtime heartbreaker against No. 1 Paul VI but bounced back with a win over St. Mary’s Ryken.
From Washington Post
“It was a heartbreaker, but it was a phenomenal game,” she said of the Chargers’ overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
