ache for
Example Sentences
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"As a father and a grandfather, you ache for the parents of the children involved," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2025
“Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who have suffered unimaginable and irreparable loss,” Biden said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2024
“Our hearts ache for the families and residents affected by this senseless act,” he wrote on Facebook, “We will continue to pray for healing and justice.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2024
Desperation made us ache for that drama’s characters.
From Salon ● Dec. 8, 2023
And the meanness and the plannings and the discontent and the ache for attention were all gone from her face.
From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck
