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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

Clarke is going to get a sore head from all the people telling him that Shankland has to be his go-to guy.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The first night, my hands were so blistered and sore, I couldn’t even spoon up my supper.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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