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heartbroken

[hahrt-broh-kuhn] / ˈhɑrtˌbroʊ kən /


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“We are heartbroken over the passing of Stacey King, a true Oklahoma legend,” current Sooners coach Porter Moser said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

In the role of heartbroken boyfriend, McCullagh attended Natalie's wake, visited her grave and made a memorial video for a vigil in her honour.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"We are heartbroken, we've actually been really busy this week with well wishes," said McGroggan.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

"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

Ifemelu’s reply came an hour later, a rush of heartbroken words.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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