in pain

phrase

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

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Sabally fell to the floor and remained down in pain, but officials called the foul on her. Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 Cooper spent several days in pain before veterinarians identified the cause. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 In May, a jury awarded Dial $22 million in financial damages and $2 million in pain and suffering. ABC News, 14 July 2026 Gelof, already on the ground, immediately grabbed his knee in pain before hobbling back to his position. Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 10 July 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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