pains
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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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