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headache

[hed-eyk] / ˈhɛdˌeɪk /




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A global symbol of parties and celebrations but an environmental headache, the humble balloon is undergoing a green revolution thanks to UK researchers.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

Glenn Murray: They have got all the forward players you could dream of, but Iraola has a big headache when it comes to finding the right balance between attack and defence.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

But the thousands who stayed behind, refusing to leave, are creating a humanitarian crisis—and a growing headache for local residents.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Salmonella infection could result in diarrhea, nausea, headache and stomach cramps.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

The darkness rolled out as it had rolled in, leaving a splitting headache and sore muscles in its wake.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

Her stomach issues and headaches were blamed on a bug or a urinary infection - even anxiety.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Careful planning in the early stages of memory loss can prevent financial and estate-planning headaches later.

From MarketWatch Aug. 17, 2026

In painful detail, she described the splitting headaches, body aches, chills, high fevers and hallucinations that had tormented her for days.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Since the fire, residents have reported experiencing scratchy throats, headaches and nausea because of the ongoing smell.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Some days he had headaches that, he said, "gave me a feeling as if I had been struck a light blow with a hammer."

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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