This rejection seems to be the minds buffer against a sharp emotional blow. (apamo.org)
It was the fifth straight loss and a devastating emotional blow for the Padres, who at week's end had lost 12 of their last 17 games and, since July 4, 9 1/2 games to the Dodgers in the standings, going from five up to 4 1/2 down. (si.com)
The public breakup was a devastating emotional blow to the city of Cleveland. (gottman.com)