heartbroken

Example Sentences

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"I go to the market only to look around because I cannot afford to buy anything. Whenever I ask about prices, I return heartbroken," Nadia Abu Shamala, a Palestinian resident of Gaza, told AFP.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

His mother, who has asked to be known as Natasha, said she was "deeply heartbroken to share the news that my beautiful, strong and incredibly brave son was killed".

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The Nets said in a statement that they are "heartbroken" about Collins' death.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke,” the Grizzlies said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

And he sounded heartbroken when he said, “You don’t want to be with me.”

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi