pains
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But Rogers also took pains to make it clear that none of his frustrations should be taken as an attack on the president’s vision.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
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
Katja Snoeijs realised something was wrong when she felt "stabbing" pains and was forced off at half-time against West Ham last season.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
This was in spite of the fact that Henry did not take nearly the pains to placate him that everyone else did.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
