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While the Welsh band’s story is pocked with despair and unmet potential, their remarkable achievements during their heartbreakingly brief time together continues to attract new fans, year after year.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024

New Zealand's elation was heartbreakingly juxtaposed by South Africa's despair, falling short at the final hurdle once more as the country's agonising wait for a global cricket title - men's or women's - continues.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2024

In a world full of wormholes and neon beige U.F.O. trophies, these relationships seem heartbreakingly real.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024

But “Clarence” is also heartbreakingly sincere, with some serious plumbing of faith, commentary on systems of oppression and fathoms of emotion in Stanfield’s virtuosic double performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2024

Dorian appeared by the table, heartbreakingly handsome as always, and gave her a grim smile as he stuffed his hands in his pockets and looked toward his father.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas