stomachache
Example Sentences
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It was an “Aladdin”-like play called “Billy’s Wonderful Kettle” in Manchester, England, and the 7-year-old McDermott was so excited the night before, he got a stomachache that kept him from going.
From New York Times
He brought up his dyslexia, which he has spoken of many times, but went deeper into how it made him “fake stomachaches and dizziness” to ditch school.
From Los Angeles Times
When I wake up on the morning of publication of a negative review, my stomachache is real.
From Seattle Times
This year, the coffee chain has a list of seven holiday beverages, so I bravely ordered every single one of them and risked stomachaches and jitteriness in order to properly and accurately rank these drinks.
From Salon
Certainly, eating so many cookies, pieces of fudge or slices of pumpkin bread that you get a stomachache and are too full to eat an actual meal is uncomfortable and distressing.
From Seattle Times
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