be in pain
Example Sentences
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"But the medication gives you a break from those obsessive feelings and lets you live in reality for a second. It helped me realise I don't need to be in pain to make music."
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
“But if you think about it,” she said, “how much is it worth for someone to feel better and not be in pain and not be in the hospital all the time?”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2023
Nevertheless, he still participated in the two-hour debate, on his own feet, without appearing to be in pain.
From Slate • Aug. 26, 2023
"I want to have this surgery done. I don't want to be in pain," Lula said.
From Reuters • Jul. 25, 2023
He looked miserable, seemed to be in pain.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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