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heartache

[hahrt-eyk] / ˈhɑrtˌeɪk /


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But failed attempts by Finn Azaz and Alan Browne paved the way for Jan Kliment to complete a whirlwind tale of Irish heartache and send the Czechs into Tuesday's decider with Denmark.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“The heartache, the times when I was hungry. My whole journey was: I have to learn how to figure it out.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Whatever happens, investors should remember that there is potential for heartache, too, when using stocks to bet on the outcome of an event.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

It’s a simple step that could save you a lot of heartache if something is wrong, especially if you’re trying to get a mortgage or rent an apartment.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

There was no heartache on either side when their little romance ended a few months later.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo