heart-stricken
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In the first, Seneca addresses his mother, who is heart-stricken over his banishment.
From The New Yorker ● Jan. 26, 2015
The most dramatic change of pace was his crooning an anguished, heart-stricken “Bess, Oh Where’s My Bess?”
From New York Times ● Dec. 4, 2012
R&B singers Monica and Brandy, heavily influenced by Houston, were supposed to perform together at the event, but Davis said the singers were "too heart-stricken."
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2012
Most people were heart-stricken when a tsunami hit Japan in March.
From Inc ● Dec. 21, 2011
The disciple tenderly led the heart-stricken Mary away from her dying Son, and "took her unto his own home," thus immediately assuming the new relationship established by his dying Master.
From Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern by Talmage, James Edward
