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
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
Desperation made us ache for that drama’s characters.
From Salon • Dec. 8, 2023
“I ache for him,” Mr. Biden said, putting his hand on his heart.
From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2023
She says this incredulously, like there's something strange about domestic ambitions, but the description only makes me ache for Mirjam.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
