heartbroken

Example Sentences

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His family said they were heartbroken by the loss and described him as a loving “uncle, cousin, brother-in-law, and friend to so many.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Debbie Lee, the chief executive of DTSM, said in a statement Thursday that the organization was heartbroken as employees processed the news of Ferguson’s death.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"We're absolutely heartbroken to announce that Finnian passed away after a sudden decline in his condition," the statement continued.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

She says she never imagined living through a moment that would leave her feeling both heartbroken and profoundly proud of her city.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Madame pretended to be heartbroken, but she had no interest in caring for the child either, and so the boy would have to stay home.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood