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
“It shouldn’t be painful, just like a tug,” he said, demonstrating a standing calf stretch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
“That is the honest answer and that’s going to be painful and difficult. But we’ll get it done,” Musk said on the earnings call.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
This can be painful and may cause redness and swelling.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
“Do not stint on the truth now, Horatio. Though it be painful, I will not hold it against you,” I said.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
