pains
Example Sentences
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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
So you can imagine there will be growing pains.
From Los Angeles Times
It is a legacy of Germany's past that it must take great pains not to appear to be seeking dominance.
From BBC
She then started complaining of pain in her leg, which Emma put down to growing pains, so she gave her a bath.
From BBC
Senegal's government responded by calling for an investigation into "suspected corruption" at Caf, a claim rebuffed by the governing body's president, Patrice Motsepe, who has been at pains to point out the appeal board's independence.
From BBC
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