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Those ached more than stung and left me completely voiceless for the following 24 hours.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

They think about the mixed martial arts workouts at a West Hollywood gym where they grappled, wrestled and tackled until their lungs burned and muscles ached.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2024

He ached to become speaker of the House, but when Spiro Agnew resigned the vice presidency in disgrace in October 1973, President Richard Nixon was compelled by the 25th Amendment to fill the vacancy—abracadabra: Ford.

From Slate • Aug. 9, 2024

Seated alone in the spotlight, Vedder’s voice ached with a half-growl half-whisper, singing to a city that feels the same.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

His back ached as he strained to raise his shoulders.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret