heartburn

Example Sentences

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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

When I read the circular, I felt a tight discomfort in my chest like the heartburn I got after eating greasy akara.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie