headache

Example Sentences

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That ecological role becomes a serious headache when the same insects move from dead trees into houses.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

It's a headache for Alto Hospicio's local authority.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The loss of that supply is a headache for miners that use the acid-leaching method, including some of Chile’s copper miners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

She had 16 in a lower-scoring performance against Texas on Friday, but her imposing defense and ability to move as fluidly as a guard make her a matchup headache for any opponent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

And since Lou Ann is a herky.jerky driver, I have a headache by the time we get there.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko