thorn

Example Sentences

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“And that we have somebody that was a former All-Star pitcher, someone that was a thorn in our side as the Padres, and becomes a thorn in the side for other people.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The data highlights that inflation remains a thorn in the side of the RBA, and that an increase in interest rates at the start of February is highly likely to be repeated in coming months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Supply shortages in the memory market have been a thorn in the side of technology companies, and Qualcomm is feeling the pain as well.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

While the business will continue to be a thorn in Elevance’s side, “we have reflected that in our planning assumptions,” Boudreaux said.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

She examined a rosebush and traced a long nail along the curve of a thorn.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas