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Example Sentences

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Now, what tired, achy, occasionally dyspeptic middle-aged person doesn’t like the sound of that?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

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

“If it weren’t for all the bumps and bruises and the achy bones, I would think that it didn’t happen,” Ergish said.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

"I don't remember letting myself feel achy or negative in any way."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2024

I’d read through so many news articles about the influenza that I’d started to feel achy and chilled myself.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool