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paining

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present participle of pain

as in aching

to feel or cause physical pain my poor head was paining so from all that racket

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Green lasers shot out into the crowd, revealing the faces of fans who’d waited all night on aching feet to see their favorites.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
The 49ers have been aching to develop a draftee into a star, and Stribling might be their best shot since drafting Purdy in 2022.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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Sets with unbreakable backboards and breakaway rims are the best type for children because breakable boards and rigid rims can lead to the little ones hurting their fingers.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Of course, there aren’t a lot of people alive who saw Wheat play, probably hurting him in the voting.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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