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aching

[ay-king] / ˈeɪ kɪŋ /


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My aching nostalgia isn’t limited to how the White House used to operate.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

In a world of instant gratification, it teaches perseverance through early practices and aching muscles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

As the Aedes aegypti mosquito expanded its range across more of the Americas, it brought with it the delirium, jaundice, and aching joints of yellow fever.

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026

The morning after losing to Federer, an aching Willis limped to the shower at 4:30am to get ready for an interview on ITV's Good Morning Britain.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

The facts overwhelmed me and wrenched my already aching belly.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas


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