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My aching nostalgia isn’t limited to how the White House used to operate.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Green lasers shot out into the crowd, revealing the faces of fans who’d waited all night on aching feet to see their favorites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
"My shifts at work landed on the same days, too. During my morning shower, I felt faint; I had to be realistic and call in sick. My body was completely exhausted, aching and cramping."
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
My feet were still aching when I boarded my flight home the next day.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
My heart was aching for Cletus, for I knew there was little in life he really wanted this bad, this chance to see the West Virginia State Capitol.
From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant
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