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in pain















ADVERB
painfully
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Because the study was observational and conducted at a single medical center, it cannot prove that low vitamin D directly caused the increase in pain.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Playing in his first game since returning from the injured list, O’Hoppe stayed in the game despite appearing to be in pain.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

She dies confused, in pain, not ready to go, as am I, confused, in pain, and not ready to let her go.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

That’s leading patients to linger in pain as conditions worsen — increasing the use of pain medication to manage the longer wait times.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

As the first prayer ended and I closed the first knot, the rain stopped completely and the rest of the lechuzas screeched in pain and flew into the barn.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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