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headache

[hed-ayk] / ˈhɛdˌeɪk /




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US gas prices rose 9.1 percent in September alone, according to official figures, a headache for residents in a state like Florida, where most people rely on cars to get around.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

However, it is in forward areas where O'Neill perhaps has his biggest headache.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

So I set out to see if renting an EV is a solid money-saving option for the novices among us or a time-wasting headache that spoils a road trip.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Or is it a financial and logistical headache?

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

The lingering stares and the crackle of whispers about her marvel light gave her a headache.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

AI agents bring new headaches to online sellers.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

ME has no known cure or specific treatment, with patients often relying on off-label medication to manage a condition that can cause more than 200 symptoms, including nausea, headaches, poor cognitive function and brain fog.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

His four-year-old is sick too, complaining of headaches and general weakness.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Those headaches are now at the courthouse door, presenting particularly unusual challenges for the justice system.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

I was still having bouts of nausea and now headaches.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam


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