heartrending

Example Sentences

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If You Only Knew, one of Gabriels' most heartrending songs, is written from the point of view of the deceased, offering comfort to the people they've left behind.

From BBC

Cliff's storyline constantly offers Fraser heartrending interludes to break up the silliness of "Doom Patrol."

From Salon

The Telegraph awarded it five stars, saying in its review: "This devastating play is emotionally gruelling. But that doesn't detract from how transfixing and heartrending it is."

From BBC

Coogan's heartrending performance has provided emotional catharsis to millions of viewers over the last century — the price was his own distress and fear.

From Salon

But Purcell does give a heartrending lead performance, playing a woman whose iron will may not be able to withstand the mob’s prejudices.

From Los Angeles Times