thorn

Example Sentences

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Carey is proving a thorn in England's side and a third Test century came with crisp drives and aggression against Jacks.

From BBC

At Cold Comfort Farm “dawn crept over the Downs like a sinister white animal, followed by the snarling cries of a wind eating its way between the black boughs of the thorns.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He finally departed on the verge of dusk, caught by England's captain Ben Stokes, who would have taken great relief at removing the greatest thorn in his team's side.

From BBC

For now, she tries to be a thorn in their side, showing up to meetings.

From Salon

The thorns catch on the dashiki around my neck, ripping threads of fabric off it.

From Literature