heartbroken

Example Sentences

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"I go to the market only to look around because I cannot afford to buy anything. Whenever I ask about prices, I return heartbroken," Nadia Abu Shamala, a Palestinian resident of Gaza, told AFP.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The Nets said in a statement that they are "heartbroken" about Collins' death.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The Grizzlies said they are "heartbroken" by the loss.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke,” the Grizzlies said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

We’re sorry for your troubles but you have to take that child home to his mother that must be heartbroken by the fire.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt