heavy heart

Example Sentences

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"With a heavy heart I believe action is necessary to bring about change," she added in comments reported by Yonhap news agency.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

“This was not an easy choice, and it comes with a heavy heart, but also with love and gratitude for the life we shared.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

"I am leaving Tigers with a heavy heart," Cole said.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

Later on Monday two other Heritage stalwarts, Cully Stimson and Hans von Spakovsky, also resigned with what they called “a heavy heart and profound sadness.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

VII Claude Robichaux looked at the newspaper with a heavy heart as he rode the streetcar to the hospital.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole