sore
Example Sentences
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“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
Early symptoms include fever, muscle pain, fatigue, headache and sore throat.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Bessent said the world's "two AI superpowers are going to start talking", though US export controls on the advanced technology to China remain a sore point in relations.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
When he woke up at noon on Wednesday, June 17, Burger told him that Quirin and Heinck were "sore" with him and suspicious.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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