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But Rogers also took pains to make it clear that none of his frustrations should be taken as an attack on the president’s vision.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The question is whether these cracks signal a deeper problem — like the seeds of a widespread financial crisis — or if this is simply a period of growing pains in a maturing asset class.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

So you can imagine there will be growing pains.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Mueller took pains to show the rank-and-file that the bureau was the same organization they had signed up to serve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Her Creole had improved substantially, allowing her to take accurate notes as they described their various pains and miseries.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French