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headache

[hed-eyk] / ˈhɛdˌeɪk /




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She sprang from Zeus’ skull fully formed; her embryonic development reduced to a male deity’s headache.

From Salon Sep. 3, 2026

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

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

It’s a potential headache for the NFL, too.

From The Wall Street Journal 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

By the end of each day, he had a bleach headache plus a hunger headache.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

Tariffs and higher oil prices have increased their expenses and added other headaches.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

But the Briton delighted with his inventive play during the two-hour contest, and caused Musetti headaches with his early effectiveness at the net in particular.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

That suggests that even if Anthropic and OpenAI IPOs live up to Wall Street’s lofty expectations, these companies will be long dealing with risky political and regulatory headaches atypical for nascent industries.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

He continues to live with memory loss, chronic pain and debilitating headaches.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

“They said the fire might have triggered the headaches, whether it was smoke inhalation or—or fear,” she finishes lamely.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart




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