painful

Example Sentences

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Roos, the former options market maker, believes the latest leg higher for stocks could ultimately give way to a painful pullback as investors take profits and positioning shifts.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

Expecting to have tests she feared could be painful and invasive, she said she was pleasantly surprised to see the hospital trialling a new test called WID-easy, which was similar to a smear test.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

A painful tooth, or even one that simply feels unusual, could point to more than a dental problem.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

“Delta wanted to make it painful, difficult, and expensive for their customers. Hard to see how that is a winning strategy,” said Musk on Wednesday evening.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

‘I think there must be some really big reason why she’s never told anyone. Like it’s too painful to even think about her.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler