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  • present tense form of pain (3rd person singular).
  • plural of pain.
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Even when intergalactic forces take pains to make the Lantern Corps’ selection process fair, Earth’s unspoken dictates about worthiness make that impossible.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

In 2021, Orbit took pains in an interview with the Guardian to share credit for “Ray of Light” with the singer herself.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Is this growing pains or the wobble before the fall?

From Slate Aug. 7, 2026

In a research note published Tuesday titled “AI Credit: Heads I Win, Tails You Lose,” the global investment-management firm expressed its bearish views on this market, but the authors took pains to qualify that stance.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

It pains me the most to say goodbye to Teresita, and to have to leave her.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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