ache
Example Sentences
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She presents her daughter’s sudden death in crisp, often tart prose that cannot mask the ache that lurks beneath the surface.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
In retrospect, taken collectively, much of McCarthy’s work as an actor, filmmaker and journalist hinges on the friendship motif — that primordial ache to belong, that yearning to be seen.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
"We cannot grieve; we can only ache and wonder. Our focus is solely on finding her and bringing her home."
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
A dream run is over, and a familiar ache has returned.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
They finished up with lemonade sweet enough to make their jaws ache.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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