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pains

noun as in labor

noun as in toil

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It pains him knowing that Nicola has missed out on seeing their children grow up.

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“A combination of merger pains and historically poor weather have led to incredibly negative sentiment,” said the shareholder, which had opposed the merger.

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Others could just be early season growing pains.

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Roth said Match knows there might be growing pains as the company prioritizes the safety of its users, but expects its efforts will pay off.

Coming just days after thieves made off in broad daylight with eight pieces of priceless royal jewellery from the Louvre museum, organisers are at pains to reassure participants.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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