sore

Example Sentences

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He believes that whatever Cohen may have bought “should stand out like a sore thumb” when the counterparty discloses its equity holdings in mid-May or discloses a 5% position in a company.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Women’s throats are sore, and their eyes are an unflattering shade of red.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Mark had other symptoms such as a headache and a sore neck, sensitivity to bright lights and confusion.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Stiff knees, sore hips, and persistent joint pain are often brushed off as normal signs of aging.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

I ease myself up off the ground, wincing at how sore my quads are.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison