pains
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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
She then started complaining of pain in her leg, which Emma put down to growing pains, so she gave her a bath.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
He also complains of chest pains and weakness in his legs.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
