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Before Edward and Bella took over the world, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” viewers ached for David Boreanaz’s Angel and James Marsters’ Spike, centuries-old bros who fall for a very special high school blonde.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Then as now, I wanted to watch movies until my knees ached.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

"My heart ached, and I could only pray: 'God, please don't let that happen.'"

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025

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

She ached from head to toe; she wanted a hot bath and a bright fire to read by and was in no mood for the admiral’s bluster.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood