be in pain

Example Sentences

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Playing in his first game since returning from the injured list, O’Hoppe stayed in the game despite appearing to be in pain.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

"But the medication gives you a break from those obsessive feelings and lets you live in reality for a second. It helped me realise I don't need to be in pain to make music."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“But if you think about it,” she said, “how much is it worth for someone to feel better and not be in pain and not be in the hospital all the time?”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2023

Nevertheless, he still participated in the two-hour debate, on his own feet, without appearing to be in pain.

From Slate • Aug. 26, 2023

I knew Otto had to be in pain, but he wasn’t whimpering anymore.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer