thorn

Example Sentences

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“And that we have somebody that was a former All-Star pitcher, someone that was a thorn in our side as the Padres, and becomes a thorn in the side for other people.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Unibev was already well-known as a thorn in the side of Tesla’s trademark lawyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

While the business will continue to be a thorn in Elevance’s side, “we have reflected that in our planning assumptions,” Boudreaux said.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

She was to prove a thorn in Sunak's side, with the prime minister repeatedly distancing himself from her language on immigration and homeless people.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

A violet fairy transformed a thorn from a rosebush into a spear.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull