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headache

[hed-eyk] / ˈhɛdˌeɪk /




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Allison Anderman’s breaking point was a slow-moving Lyft to Miami from the airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The scent inside gave her a headache and made her nauseous.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Dwindling global refinery capacity is threatening to turn what started as a Middle East oil-supply crisis into a more complex global oil headache impacting gasoline, diesel and other fuels.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

She sprang from Zeus’ skull fully formed; her embryonic development reduced to a male deity’s headache.

From Salon Sep. 3, 2026

While handling the moldy dishes, she experienced “stomach pain, a headache and a strange sensation in her nose, which she believed was caused by inhaling the fuzzy mold,” the union’s complaint said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

“Remember!” she said, trying to smile, for the splitting headache had already begun.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

I’d love to hear any practical suggestions for structuring this so that it is easy for the restaurant, seamless for the staff and customers, and doesn’t create unnecessary headaches for anyone.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

Fragrances like air fresheners can trigger headaches, coughing or dizziness.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

The rare but benign condition impacted her balance and caused headaches.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

In one grassroots effort to ease headaches, an online platform has been created to allow users to upload real-time updates on availability, prices and waiting times.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

For example, the assassination of Franz Ferdinand that kicked off World War I had taken three weeks of negotiations and a lifetime of headaches, according to my mother.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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