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throbbed



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Her head throbbed every time she looked at a computer screen for too long.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

But while Kyrgios said his wrist "throbbed" after the Brisbane comeback, it was quickly clear it was the abdominal issue hampering him against Fearnley.

From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2025

Guitars wailed and drums throbbed behind her as part of a set with her bandmates during a recent show.

From Seattle Times ● May 19, 2024

As we said our farewells, my head throbbed from taking in so much knowledge.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2023

Ifemelu climbed out of the car and into the loud, discordant drone of generators, too many generators; the sound pierced the soft middle of her ears and throbbed in her head.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie



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