He's in a great deal of pain, but the medication makes it bearable.
the pain from a sprained ankle is annoying but bearable
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Organizational psychologist Adam Grant explores how to make work not just bearable, but meaningful.—Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025 After much hesitation from the Jedi master to take on another pupil after Ben, Luke agrees to train Rey in the ways of the Force...at least while their growing tensions remain bearable.—Nick Romano, EW.com, 25 May 2025 From space-saving gadgets to cozy layers that make long flights a little more bearable, these deals are too good to pass up.—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025 The doctors, nurses, administrators and soldiers found a way to invoke humor through practical jokes to make their mission abroad bearable.—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bearable
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