discomfort
Example Sentences
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She warned that even when washed ashore and appearing dead, their stinging cells can remain active and still cause discomfort and urged people to admire them from a distance.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Like many nurses, we read the article with discomfort, knowing the nuances beneath the veneer of national salary statistics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
His script is richly layered with character details and heartwrenching backstories that encourage the viewer to go deeper, to spend time analyzing their own discomfort.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026
The doctor was optimistic that Caldwell’s recent discomfort came from tight muscles, rather than nerve damage, and recommended a stretching and strengthening regimen.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
The light in the hall burned his eyes and the odor in the cell made every breath a discomfort.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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