pained
Example Sentences
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It probably pained him to think about Jemma and the rest of his family.
From Literature
In the Sierra, where resorts have been pained by warm weather and a snow drought so far this season, it was far from clear whether there would be enough cold air to lower snow levels.
From Los Angeles Times
A poll conducted shortly after Franco’s death showed that 29% of Spaniards felt an “irreparable loss,” with a further 53% feeling “pained and saddened.”
She said she is pained by the persistent kidnappings.
From Barron's
A Father Christmas figure is pictured looking pained in the water at the foot of a rock.
From Barron's
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