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Recent Examples of side effect
Headaches Headaches are a common side effect of ginseng.
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Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 30 May 2026
However, while some folks may endure lingering nerve pain from a shingles complication called postherpetic neuralgia, that’s not the only stubborn side effect that can stick around after the painful, blistering rash subsides.
—Alyssa Sparacino, Glamour, 29 May 2026
In order to counter this unwelcome side effect — freedom of thought — the regime cranked up its repressive tactics to an absurd degree.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
It was confirmed that this acoustic zone is an intentional, adaptive sensory strategy rather than an accidental biological side effect.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
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Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 30 May 2026
However, while some folks may endure lingering nerve pain from a shingles complication called postherpetic neuralgia, that’s not the only stubborn side effect that can stick around after the painful, blistering rash subsides.
—Alyssa Sparacino, Glamour, 29 May 2026
In order to counter this unwelcome side effect — freedom of thought — the regime cranked up its repressive tactics to an absurd degree.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
It was confirmed that this acoustic zone is an intentional, adaptive sensory strategy rather than an accidental biological side effect.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side effect
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The possible link between how Americans use technology and birth rates has broader economic ramifications.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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And this case has curious ramifications.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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In other words, the aftereffects of COVID-19 are still present, according to Tara Leytham Powell, an associate professor of social work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Like other music tours that year, Lilith Fair was the victim of aftereffects of the 2008 recession.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Nursing home operators argued the state failed to properly account for the medical complexity of residents when calculating those payments, reducing reimbursement for facilities caring for some of the sickest patients.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Discover how retailers are approaching complexity across planning, merchandising, pricing, sourcing and inventory management and why connected decision-making is becoming essential for profitable growth.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Previous studies have shown that hardware tailored for specific mathematical operations, such as Fourier and convolution transforms, can significantly outperform general-purpose processors.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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The twists, worries and delays in her story highlight the convolution of the U.S. immigration system and the challenges anyone who crossed the border without authorization faces in trying to become a legal resident.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
3 Dec. 2025
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He was given food and water, and airlifted to hospital in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu, where he was treated for frostbite and other complications, according to Reuters news agency.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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That’s because addressing disease at earlier stages can help forestall potential productivity losses and costly health complications, creating substantial long-term benefits.—
Tomas J. Philipson,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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