pains
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The question is whether these cracks signal a deeper problem — like the seeds of a widespread financial crisis — or if this is simply a period of growing pains in a maturing asset class.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
So you can imagine there will be growing pains.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Senegal's government responded by calling for an investigation into "suspected corruption" at Caf, a claim rebuffed by the governing body's president, Patrice Motsepe, who has been at pains to point out the appeal board's independence.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Some may perceive this as mere growing pains for a now-decade-old Silicon Valley giant that experienced a massive growth spurt after ChatGPT’s takeoff.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
Cluny the Scourge lay upon his bed, racked with crippling pains.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
