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heartache

[hahrt-eyk] / ˈhɑrtˌeɪk /


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“The heartache, the times when I was hungry. My whole journey was: I have to learn how to figure it out.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Whatever happens, investors should remember that there is potential for heartache, too, when using stocks to bet on the outcome of an event.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

It’s a simple step that could save you a lot of heartache if something is wrong, especially if you’re trying to get a mortgage or rent an apartment.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

They're just kicking the can down the road and it's unnecessary heartache.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

The cause was heart disease, but the talk in Jableh was that it was simple heartache.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers