Example Sentences

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Robert Louis Stevenson had a unique ability to capture young imaginations while touching on adult hopes and heartaches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Rather, Pelphrey’s delivery of that line – the entire dialogue he shares with Ruffalo’s scuffy agent, truly – is one of the saddest moments in a story that lives in its heartaches.

From Salon • Oct. 6, 2025

My heartaches for those still in harm’s way or mourning greater losses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

It sure was great — despite numerous stumbles, obstacles and heartaches — while it lasted.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023

“Some heartaches never quite heal, do they?” she said quietly.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry