pains
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The minister has been at pains to emphasise that she's committed to the new curriculum.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Students navigated race, politics, relationships and the growing pains of young adulthood at a historically Black college.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Most of Mekelle's stores remained shuttered on Sunday, with several business owners taking pains to hide their stocks from Thursday as the federal forces drew closer.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
The impressive Santa Margarita front exposed those growing pains.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Cluny the Scourge lay upon his bed, racked with crippling pains.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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