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pain

[peyn] / peɪn /






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And if you name your pain and your craziness, there’s something healing in that for yourself and others.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Bang has limited contact with her grown-up daughter, and fell into severe depression after major back surgery, spending hours alone staring at the ceiling in pain.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The 19-year-old Canadian cried out in pain as she slipped while trying to reach a forehand by Pliskova, who was facing break point, and went down clutching her left knee.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Jill Biden speaks about the pain and suffering her husband endured during the last presidential campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Gingersnipes wrapped Clare in an embrace, which did not take away the pain but did soothe his trembling.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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