thorn
Example Sentences
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Will it be a case of rose meet thorn?
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Unlike the first movie, a thorn in Vogue’s side, the sequel is being rolled out as a joint project between the two brands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Anthropic’s new model, Claude Mythos, has been the latest thorn in the side of the software sector.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Manchester City have been a thorn in Arsenal's side in their quest for silverware.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
She grabbed the spear, which was lying against the thorn barrier, and quickly unhooked the ladder.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing thorn
Plants (Botany) - Introduction
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Plants (Botany) - Middle School
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Plants (Botany) - High School
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