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migraine

[mahy-grayn, mee-] / ˈmaɪ greɪn, ˈmi- /
NOUN
serious headache
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The deluge included AI solutions to more than 300 problems across number theory, algebraic geometry and other fields with names that could give anyone haunted by high-school math a migraine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

The deluge included more than 700 papers covering hundreds of problems across number theory, algebraic geometry and other fields with names that could give people haunted by high-school math a migraine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

"There are various barriers to people getting good help for migraine," she said.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

It said it had a "specialist headache clinic that covers conditions such as migraine, which GPs can refer people to when appropriate".

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

When she looked out, her eyes blurred from her migraine, she did not recognize him because he had shaved his beard and was wearing spectacles.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

Irvine said the issue had been even worse during this summer's heatwaves, which had led to her being prescribed medication for migraines.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

The Welsh government said it recognised the effect migraines can have on people's lives and that guidance was available to help NHS staff diagnose and manage conditions.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

The move came after pilots said they had repeatedly noticed odors in the aircraft associated with suspected toxic fume events and had experienced migraines while flying the planes, according to people familiar with the decision.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Her first symptom was choking “badly” on some water in December 2024, then she had migraines and problems swallowing pills.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026

“You look like you’re going to be sick. Are you experiencing any migraines or dizziness?”

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken


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