heartbreak

Example Sentences

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England, after back-to-back heartbreak in the finals of two European Championships, are also in with a chance.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

This time, there was no heartbreak of a late goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The average teenager has never left the country or experienced heartbreak any more acute than the burn of their first breakup, soon to be forgotten by a multitude of other casual flings and serious partners.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

On Sunday, Arsenal will get on an open-top bus parade to celebrate their Premier League title, less than 24 hours after their final heartbreak.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

These same qualities would cause me a lot of unnecessary heartbreak and grief in most of my adult relationships, but in high school, they set guys like Evan apart from the jocks and drama geeks.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi