achy
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Growing older has plenty of upsides – but achy joints is not one of them.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Among this year’s participants was WSJ’s achy, blistered Xavier Martinez.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
I liken this to waiting in line for a rollercoaster: Hours of anticipation and achy legs for a three-minute rush.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2025
That amount that typically would leave him feeling achy and sluggish the day after.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2024
When she woke, the pale light of morning was slanting through her window, yet she felt as sick and achy as if she had not slept at all.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
When Smith was heavier — and, as he admitted, more sluggish and achier — he moved steadily up the minor league ladder, always hitting for average, though never displaying the power of a true slugger.
From New York Times ● Aug. 29, 2018
Granted, they’re older and achier, and Dan now sleeps with a mask for sleep apnea.
From New York Times ● Mar. 26, 2018
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