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Example Sentences

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The vocoder styling flourish of closing track “Into the Sun” gives one final mood shift as the almost achingly sweet vocals and lyrics transport listeners to a realm of sentiment and gratitude.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

However, the process has been opaque and achingly slow, and many farmers have refused the new deal.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

“What had been incredibly futuristic and achingly modern just moments ago,” he writes, “had transitioned to something almost banal within the space of a single ride.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

The achingly slow pitch at a club ground is probably not the best preparation for playing at the Optus.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

As I go over Keenan's instructions again in my head, the wagon begins to climb, moving achingly slow.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir