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achy

[ey-kee] / ˈeɪ ki /


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"People get what we call malaise - achy in the muscles and the joints, and eventually developing some vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea," which he tells the BBC is "true for a lot of illnesses".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

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 laugh, but I can’t ignore the achy feeling in my chest.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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