painful
Example Sentences
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The large police and media presence that descended on Brantham on Tuesday as the search for missing Noah grew, will have brought back painful memories for the village's residents.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
The condition can be painful and make swallowing difficult, and it can cause chest pain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The red ink in bonds shows how painful inflation can be for investors, even if the nearly four-year bull market in stocks has delivered a big financial boost to many households.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
"It's very, very hard. It's very painful", Camara said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Some had turned into sores, swollen and painful with pus inside, but they couldn’t heal properly because they were never dry long enough.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
