ache

Example Sentences

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"It's tough work... the hardest part is carrying the seaweed back. It's very heavy and your shoulders ache afterwards."

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Mr. Barragán, a reporter and researcher for the New York Times based in Madrid, is good on the small ache that makes the whole enterprise possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

That mix of discouragement and discontent surfaced repeatedly, like a dull ache, in conversations with dozens of voters across the San Gabriel Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

"I'm at a loss and ache on behalf of our former president," one woman told the BBC.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

I continued on my way, ignoring the ache in my heart.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros