painful

Example Sentences

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The circumstances were eerily similar — and equally painful.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Yet, in these cases, the great powers had to give up because of protracted, painful insurgencies that followed conventional military victories and eventually sapped domestic support for war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The second is that however painful higher prices are for individuals, collectively the spending picture looks to be on firm ground.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Now I've got the car, it feels very painful, but a long way to go.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

After a few painful strides, she caught up and tugged on the admiral’s sleeve.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood