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Example Sentences
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Before Edward and Bella took over the world, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” viewers ached for David Boreanaz’s Angel and James Marsters’ Spike, centuries-old bros who fall for a very special high school blonde.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
Those ached more than stung and left me completely voiceless for the following 24 hours.
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2026
"My heart ached, and I could only pray: 'God, please don't let that happen.'"
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2025
Again and again, as my forearms trembled and my fingers ached, my feet slipped on the mercilessly smooth granite.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2024
I smiled for her until my face ached.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
