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As the Aedes aegypti mosquito expanded its range across more of the Americas, it brought with it the delirium, jaundice, and aching joints of yellow fever.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
The morning after losing to Federer, an aching Willis limped to the shower at 4:30am to get ready for an interview on ITV's Good Morning Britain.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Injuries and exhaustion have him aching to retire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
My knee was aching, likely a callback to surgery at 16 to repair torn ligaments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
“A Fflam never falters! Though what my aching bones might do is another matter!”
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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