headache

Example Sentences

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Disputed bets are a growing headache for prediction markets, including Polymarket, as they contend with a surge of new traders and dizzying growth in trading volume.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

After negotiations, it was agreed that both marches could go ahead, but it meant a huge security headache for the police force.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

"Even if resolved next month, the oil market could remain undersupplied through October, keeping inflationary pressures high and adding another headache for consumers, central banks, and, eventually, investors," he added.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The mistreatment captured on video has also created a headache for a prominent California sustainable milk brand, Clover Sonoma, based in Sonoma County.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Uncle Kufa had given two serval skins to the nganga in return for headache medicine, and the nganga had made himself a ceremonial hat.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer