pain
Example Sentences
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In the medieval era, blood feuds carried on for generations; likewise, today’s wars are often rooted in centuries of pain.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
The “old oil-shock model assumes supply disappears first, prices spike next, and demand only cracks later after consumers, refiners and governments have been dragged through the pain machine,” Innes said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
Dame Sarah said the Church was "profoundly sorry for the pain, trauma and stigma experienced and also carried today" by those affected.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Coming off a ton of momentum in the second half of last year, age estimation put the brakes on user metrics growth, and Roblox’s outlook suggested the pain would drag on.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
With a stick the Raven Leader stirred the fire, and Torak saw the lines of pain deepen on either side of his mouth.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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