ache

Example Sentences

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Gnawing, almost unbearable heartbreak acts as the catalyst for a layered analysis of the ways humans — or, in the case of “The Sheep Detectives,” humans and their woolly friends — ache to forget.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

That mix of discouragement and discontent surfaced repeatedly, like a dull ache, in conversations with dozens of voters across the San Gabriel Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

"We cannot grieve; we can only ache and wonder. Our focus is solely on finding her and bringing her home."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

That she is the mother of one of morning TV’s most beloved personalities adds an ache to our empathy.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

Satisfied, he started back down the hall, trying to ignore the growing ache in his shoulder.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley