be painful
Example Sentences
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To be sure, losses from these products can still be painful for traders, even when a bad day doesn’t result in a blowup.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
But she acknowledges that being barred from running would "undoubtedly be painful".
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
With average gas prices topping $6 in Los Angeles, it can be painful to watch your fuel gauge creep toward “E” during a day out around town.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
“That is the honest answer and that’s going to be painful and difficult. But we’ll get it done,” Musk said on the earnings call.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
I thought about how it would be painful for the man’s children if they were to find out.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
