be painful

Example Sentences

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Foreclosures are going to be painful for people losing their homes, and possibly for their neighbors too.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

If a bill would be painful but manageable, paying out of pocket may be the savvier move in the long run.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

This can be painful and may cause redness and swelling.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Looking at old videos can still be painful for Naumov.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

I thought about how it would be painful for the man’s children if they were to find out.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana