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discomfort

[dis-kuhm-fert] / dɪsˈkʌm fərt /




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We are building AI systems specifically designed to give us the answer before we feel the discomfort of not having it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Lee, who had tried to step around Rushing and then reach behind him to tag the plate, then slid awkwardly and sat up in discomfort.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"Moderation is key to avoiding discomfort while still enjoying the possible metabolic benefits of carbonated water," he says.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

He was seen holding his ankle and was visibly in discomfort before being taken off the pitch.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

"Sandi will show you," he said, putting his daughter between himself and Mrs. Fanning, who laughed at his discomfort.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez




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