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I've had more than my share of heartaches in my life.
the heartache she felt when she saw the innocent victims of the war
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There was so much violence and disruption and heartache and crying, that felt like a very honest moment for her.
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Mike Miller, EW.com, 22 June 2024
For the rest of us, Riley’s triumphs and pitfalls will inspire many emotions, from delight to heartache.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2024
The Biden family has faced more than its share of heartache over the years.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
His younger selves are likewise a delight: When Ross-Kline and Levine get to move on from being human juggling pins and start singing in Act Two, the three Tommys together nail the mixed sensation of isolated heartache and aspirational glory that lies at the heart of the show.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2024
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Mike Miller, EW.com, 22 June 2024
For the rest of us, Riley’s triumphs and pitfalls will inspire many emotions, from delight to heartache.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2024
The Biden family has faced more than its share of heartache over the years.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
His younger selves are likewise a delight: When Ross-Kline and Levine get to move on from being human juggling pins and start singing in Act Two, the three Tommys together nail the mixed sensation of isolated heartache and aspirational glory that lies at the heart of the show.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Heartache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartache. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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heartache
noun
heart·ache
ˈhärt-ˌāk 
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