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headache

[hed-eyk] / ˈhɛdˌeɪk /




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Another headache will be tackling ballooning welfare costs, which Burnham has acknowledged need to be reduced.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

But the litigation poses a major headache for David Ellison, who wants to wrap up the deal by September to avoid making higher payouts to Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Another headache arose on Friday with Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing it of stealing trade secrets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Funding is a constant headache for Daniel Balaz, founder of Romalandia, who says the centre faces temporary closure if more funding cannot be found.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

My mother called me down for supper, but I pretended at first to have a headache.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

Josh Smith, from Wrexham, began experiencing brain fog and headaches in January, but assumed he was "just tired".

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

And since it never quotes the book directly, it sidesteps a lot of copyright headaches.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

By using federal land in Ohio, the government and its partners hope to avoid the permitting headaches and local opposition that are snarling data centers across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

You might try to scoop up a bargain or avoid certain headaches by purchasing a newly constructed house.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

“I’m glad. Things are a lot better at home. Mother’s not having so many headaches and—” He stopped.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine




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