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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

"The club is built for the Champions League and Europa League, but I don't think the team is ready for it and it pains me to say it," he said.

From BBC Aug. 13, 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

Sammy had tried to grab a couple and been nipped for his pains.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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