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heavy-hearted

[hev-ee-hahr-tid] / ˈhɛv iˈhɑr tɪd /


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From feeling heavy-hearted to having butterflies in your stomach, it seems inherent to the human condition that we feel emotions in our bodies, not just in our brains.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2024

But you’ll feel heavy-hearted when faith falters, insensitivities are alleged and one vigorous early supporter senses defeat and ultimately votes against forming the union.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

Posting on social media, the 31-year-old said he was "very heavy-hearted and apologetic" to bring his fans "disappointing news".

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024

But the steadily rising artist saved the best for his emo-tinged third album, a heavy-hearted set Caraveo’s described as being about “having a warm heart stuck in a gloomy place.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2021

The days after Salvador’s departure passed slowly for the heavy-hearted Lupita.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty




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