discomfort
Example Sentences
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Once the justices can imagine the same search occurring in the physical world, the constitutional discomfort sharpens considerably.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
Asked why he did not remove the video of Alice after she contacted him, he said: "Where individuals have expressed genuine discomfort, I have reviewed content on a case-by-case basis and made adjustments where appropriate."
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Their discomfort now is real, but it is also belated and partial.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Research shows that vitality is improved by challenging avoidance, stasis and soothing habits—and instead leaning into uncertainty and discomfort.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Olanna sensed Odenigbo’s discomfort before he spoke in a voice that was too loud.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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