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Examples of heartache in a Sentence
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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Sydney Freeland’s Rez Ball is a classic tale about the struggle, heartache, and triumph of high-school basketball.
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Some series dive into the emotional complexities of post-divorce life, highlighting both the heartache and resilience that come with starting over.
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—Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1578, in the meaning defined above
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“Heartache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartache. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
heartache
noun
heart·ache
ˈhärt-ˌāk
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