sore
Example Sentences
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If people happily complain about waking up the next day with sore feet, then it was a good day.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
With defending champ Carlos Alcaraz back in Spain, staring at his sore, slowly-rehabilating wrist, the tennis world presumed his Italian rival, Jannik Sinner, would have a breezy Vespa ride to the title at Roland-Garros.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
“He’s a little less sore today. The swelling has dissipated.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Early symptoms include fever, muscle pain, fatigue, headache and sore throat, and are followed by vomiting, diarrhoea, a rash and bleeding.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
And I mostly need to use my hands and arms, which helps, since my feet are still sore.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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