be painful

Example Sentences

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Going back will be painful, he said, but he knows the community will endure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

If a bill would be painful but manageable, paying out of pocket may be the savvier move in the long run.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

“That is the honest answer and that’s going to be painful and difficult. But we’ll get it done,” Musk said on the earnings call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

This can be painful and may cause redness and swelling.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Sometimes Hodor forgot that he had Bran on his back, and that could be painful when he went through a door.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin