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pains

noun as in labor

noun as in toil

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The Santa Monica clash could be a sign of possible growing pains for the company as it continues to expand operations into other major cities across the state.

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And then, at the farmers market, a friendly vendor was talking to another regular about their aches and pains.

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There have been growing pains along the way.

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Economists say growing pains are likely as the program rolls out, but offering workers higher pay should help.

“As much as it pains me to say this … we’re not going to beat him.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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