sore
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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
Their tiny hairs contain toxins that may lead to itchy skin rashes, sore throats, breathing difficulties and eye irritation if touched or inhaled.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
“He’s a little less sore today. The swelling has dissipated.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
The fund’s poor performance has been a sore spot for BlackRock, though its roughly $350 million market value represents a negligible portion of the assets of the world’s largest investment firm.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
I couldn’t spend another moment in this house, waiting for her to show up, begging her in my mind to come back to me, my heart sore and aching.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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