thorn

Example Sentences

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A thorn in Liverpool's defence, Haaland became just the third Premier League player to score in four or more consecutive home games against the Reds after Chris Sutton and former City forward Sergio Aguero.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

But for Freeman, it is his contact numbers that have been a thorn in his side all offseason.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 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

Getting the thorn out was not easy, for the foot had become so tender that Pipkin winced and pulled away even from Hazel’s tongue.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams