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

Unibev was already well-known as a thorn in the side of Tesla’s trademark lawyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 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

Wine remains a thorn in the government's side, and his supporters remain hopeful.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

She can catch fish with a thorn hook and a line of braided basswood, and she knows the wild edible plants.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George