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heartache

[hahrt-eyk] / ˈhɑrtˌeɪk /


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Teddy Thompson’s voice is a golden, vivid instrument capable of conjuring joy and caverns of heartache.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

If only more 20-somethings knew the importance of saving and investing early, it would save a lot of heartache later on.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

“It’s with great sadness and heartache to announce the passing of my sweet dear Alex Ligertwood, my husband of 25 years, we knew each other for 36 years,” Brogan wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Bellamy, however, wants his team to put their World Cup heartache to one side on Tuesday and give a good account of themselves against opponents 35 places below them in the world rankings.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

For the next three hours, pinned under the terrifying weight of massive heartache, he watched the color of the rectangle change from orange to red to purple.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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