heartbreaking
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It’s cringeworthy to watch and heartbreaking to endure.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
President Asif Ali Zardari described the roof collapse as a "heartbreaking tragedy".
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
He said it had been "the most heartbreaking week of our lives" but that medical staff had helped make "special memories with our boy to keep forever".
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Ian, from the north-east of England, spoke with heartbreaking candour about finding himself in a state of complete social isolation after the death of his mother.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Ocean’s message was at once simple and heartbreaking.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
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