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achingly

ADVERB
painfully
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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

Finally, he was achingly certain that Gower had forgotten him.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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