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achingly

ADVERB
painfully
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Jeers to Breeze Airways and Royal Caribbean for achingly slow wheelchair service on the same trip.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026

However, the process has been opaque and achingly slow, and many farmers have refused the new deal.

From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026

Like all good jokes, it’s both funny and achingly relatable, with a punchline that sticks to the ribs.

From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2026

The achingly slow pitch at a club ground is probably not the best preparation for playing at the Optus.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2025

Finally, he was achingly certain that Gower had forgotten him.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig


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