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headache

[hed-ayk] / ˈhɛdˌeɪk /




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US gas prices rose 9.1 percent in September alone, according to official figures, a headache for residents in a state like Florida, where most people rely on cars to get around.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

That all changed on 21 April last year, when the then-22-year-old fell ill with a terrible headache after getting off a rollercoaster at a theme park in Southend, Essex.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

“It’s like taking an aspirin for a headache when you have a brain tumor,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Douglas, in an interview in London in June, said getting new seats for his aircraft in time had been more of a headache than the conflict playing out across the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

He was tired, and the coffee had not done enough to drive away his headache, and what he really wanted was for this ghost to leave him alone and let him figure out the ring.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

That means people affected by Friday’s outages may have fewer options once systems are fully back up, which could extend the headaches for travelers for days.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2026

They also reported more physical symptoms, including headaches and fatigue, suggesting that the emotional burden of infertility treatment may also take a physical toll.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Carried by winds to nearby Singapore and Malaysia, the toxic smog has in recent weeks impacted populations across maritime South East Asia, triggering respiratory illnesses and headaches.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

"I am still nursing an internal wound in my eyes," he said, adding that he now experiences shortness of breath and constant headaches.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

Suffering from a miserable mix of dysentery, headaches, and dizziness, Alvarez quickly slipped from 165 pounds to 135.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin


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