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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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Or are they plagued by all the same problems of online dating — flighty matches, algorithms designed to keep you on the apps, and a lot of heartache and dissatisfaction?
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Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
Chace married his wife Molly in 2022, and both had to face the heartache of their moms not being there to share the joy of the day.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
But with love comes heartache and loss – a factor made all the more acute by family illness and the film’s 17-year-shoot.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 2 Sep. 2024
Think of it as the prenup for your home—an uncomfortable conversation today that could save you heartache (and a lot of money) tomorrow.
—Daryl Fairweather, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
Chace married his wife Molly in 2022, and both had to face the heartache of their moms not being there to share the joy of the day.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
But with love comes heartache and loss – a factor made all the more acute by family illness and the film’s 17-year-shoot.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 2 Sep. 2024
Think of it as the prenup for your home—an uncomfortable conversation today that could save you heartache (and a lot of money) tomorrow.
—Daryl Fairweather, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for heartache
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“Heartache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartache. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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heartache
noun
heart·ache
ˈhärt-ˌāk 
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