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pain

[peyn] / peɪn /






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Freeman is seeking unspecified monetary damages for alleged violations of her constitutional rights, damage to her reputation, and pain and suffering, according to her claim.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"Had this nomination been made a week ago, lots of pain might have been avoided."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Damage to the cartilage in his knees was causing such severe pain that he could barely walk up and down stairs.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

One of those faces new to me belonged to Charles R., who I was advised by second period had “the cooties” and must therefore, on pain of social suicide, be shunned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

He’s a pain in the butt, but he IS a good judge of character.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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