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painkiller

[peyn-kil-er] / ˈpeɪnˌkɪl ər /


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A US appeals court on Monday vacated the dismissal of hundreds of private lawsuits against Tylenol-maker Kenvue that allege scientifically unproven ties of the painkiller to autism.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

Anand, who accompanied them, led them to their first stop - a chemist because Anita had developed a migraine headache and wanted to buy a painkiller.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

If, say, you’ve had a stomach ulcer, the bot would recommend a painkiller that’s easy on the gut.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 4, 2026

He previously wrote about Samsung from Seoul, but in prior stints at the Journal's New York, Atlanta and Chicago offices, he covered Wall Street's biggest buyers, painkiller addiction, airlines and food.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 31, 2026

“Your dad got all his stitches in his forehead without any painkiller whatsoever.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

"But what can painkillers do for a cancer patient?"

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

In Pasadena, volunteers at the restaurant Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine collected supplies, issuing a special plea for bandages, gauze, painkillers and other over-the-counter medicines.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

It’s clear painkillers are somewhat uncharted territory for Lilly—not a market where the company has established a presence in recent years or signaled any major plans.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

After bed rest and painkillers, McClain seemed to get reckless, the people who knew him said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

I had no money to buy painkillers or new clothes.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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