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The short video, which was shared to the platform on April 18, captured the dachshund's heart-wrenching response to being denied her beloved treat—one that many dogs have come to expect as a rite of passage in the passenger seat.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
One commenter from Fort Worth, Texas, even went so far as to write the Snack Wrap a heart-wrenching love letter.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
Their efforts resulted in an encouraging photo — but also led them to a heart-wrenching conclusion.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Behind the Badge shares memorable stories of dramatic rescues, heart-wrenching losses and awe-inspiring acts of courage by first responders.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
One commenter from Fort Worth, Texas, even went so far as to write the Snack Wrap a heart-wrenching love letter.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
Their efforts resulted in an encouraging photo — but also led them to a heart-wrenching conclusion.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Behind the Badge shares memorable stories of dramatic rescues, heart-wrenching losses and awe-inspiring acts of courage by first responders.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for heart-wrenching
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“Heart-wrenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart-wrenching. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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