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heartburn

[hahrt-burn] / ˈhɑrtˌbɜrn /


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And coasting into the next phase of this tournament isn’t just a salve for the heartburn that the Americans tend to give their own fans.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

They have bloating, heartburn and other digestive issues.

From Salon Jun. 14, 2026

That’s what’s giving parks enthusiasts heartburn this spring.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

British pharmaceutical group GSK reported Wednesday a sharp rise in annual net profit, boosted by strong sales of HIV, respiratory and cancer treatments as it recovered from costly US lawsuits over its Zantac heartburn treatment.

From Barron's Feb. 4, 2026

The sophomores, on the other hand, had won by the narrowest of margins, and they had caused their coach a good deal of heartburn while he waited for the official results.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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