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headache

[hed-eyk] / ˈhɛdˌeɪk /




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She created a headache for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez when she crossed the U.N. chamber to greet him while he was on the phone, exchanging kisses and a few words.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 24, 2026

It said it had a "specialist headache clinic that covers conditions such as migraine, which GPs can refer people to when appropriate".

From BBC Sep. 23, 2026

A projected UK ring walk of about 01:00 GMT - 20:00 on the US east coast - created a logistical headache for London.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

Allison Anderman’s breaking point was a slow-moving Lyft to Miami from the airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The scent inside gave her a headache and made her nauseous.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

“Cuddle your cats and get over your headache, Bethy. Goodbye, Marmee. We are a set of rascals this morning, but we’ll come home regular angels. Now then, Meg!”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

Munro said headaches were a symptom of migraine attacks, but so too are "visual disturbances, nausea and vomiting, sometimes numbness and tingling, sometimes abdominal pain, sometimes dizziness".

From BBC Sep. 23, 2026

They also serve as executive whisperers, translating the goals and strategies from bosses on high, while also acting as buffers for those higher up the ladder, sparing executives the headaches of petty issues.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Ella can't remember when she first started grinding her teeth at night, but she can vividly recall the excruciating jaw ache, the headaches, and being told her molars were disappearing.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

I’d love to hear any practical suggestions for structuring this so that it is easy for the restaurant, seamless for the staff and customers, and doesn’t create unnecessary headaches for anyone.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

Not too many people believe that since aspirin cures headaches, lack of aspirin in the bloodstream must cause them.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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