discomfort
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Then again, as we have seen with private-credit funds lately, a heavy discount to NAV can reflect investors’ discomfort with certain asset classes, especially ones that lack liquid markets, such as loans to smaller companies.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Instead, the standard recommendation for pain relief during IUD insertion is to take 800 milligrams of ibuprofen an hour beforehand—a method that falls woefully short of addressing the intense discomfort experienced by many patients.
From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026
Even the most well-adjusted person isn’t immune to the discomfort of emotional whiplash.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
You put yourself in moments of discomfort, and then you just push through.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
“The forest is deep and dark, and full of danger. There will be danger and discomfort at every turn.”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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