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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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The book aims to help families navigate the heartache of losing a furry companion.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
From her grandfather to her mother and beyond, PKD has woven its way through the family tree, leaving a trail of heartache and hope in its wake.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
While the move came as a shock to some teammates, the breakup was a necessary heartache for both LaVine and the Bulls to start over with a (somewhat) clean slate.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
His heartache over Samia and resentment toward the CIA has coalesced within him.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
From her grandfather to her mother and beyond, PKD has woven its way through the family tree, leaving a trail of heartache and hope in its wake.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
While the move came as a shock to some teammates, the breakup was a necessary heartache for both LaVine and the Bulls to start over with a (somewhat) clean slate.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
His heartache over Samia and resentment toward the CIA has coalesced within him.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Heartache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartache. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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heartache
noun
heart·ache
ˈhärt-ˌāk 
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