heartbreaking

Example Sentences

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“The loss of so many young lives is difficult to comprehend, and our hearts go out to the victims’ families, friends, classmates, loved ones, and all those affected by this heartbreaking event,” police wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

‘Family murder cases are heartbreaking for everyone, including attorneys on both sides ... This case should be tried in the courtroom, not in the press,’ writes an L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Following Saturday's heartbreaking Champions League final defeat by Paris St-Germain, the Gunners boss said there are some "important decisions" to make in order to take the club to the next level.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: "Any avoidable distress to families in this heartbreaking position is unacceptable."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Egg tempera is difficult and messy, painstaking and, at first, heartbreaking.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood