in pain

phrase

: feeling pain
It was obvious that she was in pain.

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There is also the John Klingberg who fashioned a 700-game career in the world’s best hockey league while often playing in pain after multiple hip surgeries. Eric Stephens, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 As Potapova sat on the court in pain, the 19-year-old Russian came from the other side of the net and rested her hand on the 25-year-old's shoulder. ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 As Potapova sat on the court in pain, the 19-year-old Russian came from the other side of the net and rested her hand on the 25-year-old’s shoulder. Brian Mahoney, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 Ohtani, who hasn’t pitched since July 3 due to lingering knee and biceps issues, winced in pain throughout his eight-pitch at-bat against reliever Riley O’Brien, seeming to strain himself with every muscle flex, let alone big-league hacks. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in pain

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“In pain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20pain. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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