heartbreak

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Instead, McIlroy suffered heartbreak after heartbreak and didn’t take home another major for 11 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It was the second time he had suffered play-off heartbreak at the hands of a European Ryder Cup team-mate, having lost to Sergio Garcia in 2017.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Though last year’s Final Four run ended in bitter heartbreak, Kirstie is more optimistic about UCLA’s chances this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

That anecdote tells you a great deal about This Music May Contain Hope, a concept album about overcoming heartbreak and self-doubt and internet trolls and stupid men.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Trina looked back at Mark, heartbreak in her eyes, then returned her attention to the girl.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner