thorn

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Both had tails that ended in a ball of thorns and expressions of deepest concentration.

From Literature

While the business will continue to be a thorn in Elevance’s side, “we have reflected that in our planning assumptions,” Boudreaux said.

From Barron's

He fell into a bush on the other side, enduring more scrapes from a tangle of thorns.

From Literature

She was to prove a thorn in Sunak's side, with the prime minister repeatedly distancing himself from her language on immigration and homeless people.

From BBC

Wine remains a thorn in the government's side, and his supporters remain hopeful.

From Barron's