be painful
Example Sentences
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This is going to be painful in ways that you can’t foresee, but if you remain adaptable and empathetic, you could be embarking on an illuminating chapter of your life.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
With average gas prices topping $6 in Los Angeles, it can be painful to watch your fuel gauge creep toward “E” during a day out around town.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
Expecting to have tests she feared could be painful and invasive, she said she was pleasantly surprised to see the hospital trialling a new test called WID-easy, which was similar to a smear test.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
Foreclosures are going to be painful for people losing their homes, and possibly for their neighbors too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
“Good. They might be painful tomorrow, and for a few days after. But at least they aren’t hurting you yet.”
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
