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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

When the immune system attacks the body, it causes joint pain, skin conditions and damage to organs including the kidneys.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Users give prior consent for certain health-related recordings, such as those related to sleep, mood, meals and pain levels, to be shared with their welfare workers.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 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

The pain in his arm wrenched him back from his thoughts.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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