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  • present tense form of pain (3rd person singular).
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For a movie defined by this nowhereness, it’s all the more telling that the filmmakers took pains to let us know exactly where we are.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Mr. Lindsey takes pains to differentiate himself from these previous critics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Stock investors tend to prefer growing pains to no growth at all, though.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

On 31 January 2024, Adam collapsed during the second half of a match complaining of chest pains.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

She weighed herself once per week, and although her weight did not fluctuate more than the three pounds her doctor assured her was normal, she took pains to maintain herself.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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