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headache

[hed-eyk] / ˈhɛdˌeɪk /




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The issues highlighted have been an ongoing headache in football for a long time.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

A global symbol of parties and celebrations but an environmental headache, the humble balloon is undergoing a green revolution thanks to UK researchers.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

Salmonella infection could result in diarrhea, nausea, headache and stomach cramps.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Bilt is dealing with another headache tied to its popular rewards-for-rent credit card.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

His head was pounding, and the slightest light gave him a headache.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

Others think that Pride festivals can create headaches for local residents.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Amid repeated heat waves and the terrible smell, residents said they felt nauseous, got headaches and lost their appetite.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

We’ve seen a recent shift from opt-in parental controls that were largely underused to automatic settings that eliminate the headaches that plagued parents every time their kids signed up for new social-media accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

Her stomach issues and headaches were blamed on a bug or a urinary infection - even anxiety.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

She enjoyed her job but didn’t try to gloss over the bureaucratic headaches of government work.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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