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heartburn

[hahrt-burn] / ˈhɑrtˌbɜrn /


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And coasting into the next phase of this tournament isn’t just a salve for the heartburn that the Americans tend to give their own fans.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

They have bloating, heartburn and other digestive issues.

From Salon Jun. 14, 2026

British pharmaceutical group GSK reported Wednesday a sharp rise in annual net profit, boosted by strong sales of HIV, respiratory and cancer treatments as it recovered from costly US lawsuits over its Zantac heartburn treatment.

From Barron's Feb. 4, 2026

While the towers and cables are still in good shape, fixing the deck has caused heartburn.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 4, 2024

But her ankles had swollen, her head hurt, and the heartburn was vicious that day.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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