heavy heart

noun

: a great deal of sadness
It is with a heavy heart that I bring you this bad news.
I announced my decision to leave with a heavy heart.

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Despite the euphoria of qualifying for this week’s US Open, Vogt arrives at Oakmont with a very heavy heart following the passing of his much beloved father, Jim, just a couple of months ago. Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 11 June 2025 Carrying a heavy heart, Kunj Patel stood up from his wheelchair, with a candle and rose in hand, and then paused, alongside dozens of supporters at the site where the boy and his father suffered immeasurable pain. Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025 Despite the cold and brutal winds on Sunday, Harman prevailed with a heavy heart. John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025 With a heavy heart and a tenacious, versatile playing style hitting the field in 2025, Bell knows his family is with him as well. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025 Auburn Tigers outfielder Cade Belyeu opened the 2025 season with a heavy heart and enormous emotional pressure on his shoulders as the team played the Holy Cross Crusaders. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025 With a heavy heart, Armstrong will close on Saturday a bar that’s served Olathe citizens for 30 years. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2025 The sale of the house doesn’t come without a heavy heart, however the SCHS is hoping that the sale will lead to a brighter future. Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is set to play the NFC Championship against the Philadelphia Eagles with a heavy heart. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025

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“Heavy heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20heart. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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