ache for

Example Sentences

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Regardless of the evil the Captain's paranoia and self-doubt drives him to do, you may still ache for him in the end, proving "The Sympathizer" successfully wins us over to its cause.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2024

“But my wife’s and my hearts ache for our kids still there.”

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2024

But when she speaks of the ache for her own mother, her grin fades and her eyes well with tears.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023

“Our hearts ache for the loss of a passionate advocate who believed in the principles of justice and equity within our criminal legal system,” Gascón said in a statement Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2023

My mouth was dry and my stomach began to ache for food.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin