pains

Example Sentences

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The announcement is given just as labor pains announce the imminent birth of her next child.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Fitting James, Doncic and Reaves together came with growing pains, but pairing James and Kennard has felt simple.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

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

Lupita had told it many times to her little sisters and brothers, but watching it now made her forget her aches and pains.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty