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Before Edward and Bella took over the world, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” viewers ached for David Boreanaz’s Angel and James Marsters’ Spike, centuries-old bros who fall for a very special high school blonde.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
Those ached more than stung and left me completely voiceless for the following 24 hours.
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2026
Then as now, I wanted to watch movies until my knees ached.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2026
Another exam taker, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisal, said he was exhausted and his head ached after experiencing multiple glitches Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2025
At school his back ached from sitting in a stiff chair, and the desks were so rickety it was a challenge to write neatly.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
