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sore

[sawr, sohr] / sɔr, soʊr /




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The biggest sore spot is probably the cost of services.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

If people happily complain about waking up the next day with sore feet, then it was a good day.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“He’s a little less sore today. The swelling has dissipated.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

One side effect: My calves were sore for days.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Her feet were sore, her tunic was sticky, and she was sure the twists in her hair were unraveling, but she set her jaw with a new determination.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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