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Example Sentences
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She wrote that her heart ached most looking at a poster her three children made when they were young.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
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
He was tired and his body ached, he says, but the boss was “mean” and ordered him to get back to work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
"My heart ached, and I could only pray: 'God, please don't let that happen.'"
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2025
My head ached from the strain of reading English.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
