painful

Example Sentences

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Tomatoes — one of Cuba’s most abundant seasonal crops — are a painful example.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

It’s just too painful to think about what was such an important part of my life taken away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"Negotiations are very complicated, sensitive...to reach consensus all sides will have to make painful compromises and concessions," the source added.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“While nothing can undo the loss of Zayde, this resolution spares his loved ones from having to relive these horrific events through a lengthy and painful jury trial.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“Perhaps it was caused by the painful tooth. To some extent the marring effects of Watergate may have played a part.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin