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Example Sentences

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Among this year’s participants was WSJ’s achy, blistered Xavier Martinez.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

I liken this to waiting in line for a rollercoaster: Hours of anticipation and achy legs for a three-minute rush.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2025

Pull your achy body off the couch every day and work those quivering muscles, stretch those tight joints, perhaps join one of the many Parkinson’s programs in town that involve everything from dancing to hiking.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2025

Some of that has to do with his achy body.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

My belly and back are stiff and achy, so I can’t reach down yet to my foot.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar