headache

Example Sentences

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A headache can be benign or life-threatening depending on the context.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Flea-borne typhus infection symptoms include fever, headache, chills, body aches and a rash on or around the chest, sides and back.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Emma is an ambassador for Meningitis Now and has warned parents to look out for symptoms - these can start abruptly and progress rapidly, including a high fever, severe headache and vomiting.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Nobody ever wants trouble with the Internal Revenue Service, but there’s a special sting when a small tax misstep causes a big headache.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

I can feel a headache beginning in my left temple.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh