headache

Example Sentences

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She had 16 in a lower-scoring performance against Texas on Friday, but her imposing defense and ability to move as fluidly as a guard make her a matchup headache for any opponent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

And that isn’t his only headache: His property-tax bill recently doubled and his rent rises 5% each year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Mark had other symptoms such as a headache and a sore neck, sensitivity to bright lights and confusion.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

He didn’t look so different from Boaz’s mother, who, at the mention of his father, appeared to also be fighting her usual headache.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny