sensation
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“Most players will tell you that hitting a home run—especially in a critical moment of a big game—is a sensation that can’t be topped,” Mr. Winfield writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
That makes Nav1.7 an unusual therapeutic target because it appears to influence both the sensation of pain and the physical deterioration of joint tissue.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
The song starts as a word-of-mouth sensation, filling a local restaurant as more and more teenagers hear about this new band and their soon-to-be hit from their friends.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
Social media has also changed how quickly an officer can become a public sensation.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
The oil smelled like her, and the sensation was so familiar she expected to glance back and find her there.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
Different rooms are said to explore contrasting sensations, with some emphasizing touch, sound or visuals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
The mind learns that disconnecting can allow a person to get space from the sensations, emotions, or experiences that are painful or overwhelming.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
Those faulty messages can produce shooting, stabbing or burning sensations.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
She says those physical sensations - including a heavy feeling in her chest, a racing heart and difficulty concentrating - can reinforce the symptoms of anxiety, creating a cycle that is difficult to break.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
All she had were the images burned on her brain and the sensations burned into her skin, and how did you erase those?
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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