Examples of painful in a Sentence
I got a painful sunburn.
We can't ignore our country's painful history of slavery.
His questions brought up a lot of painful memories.
It was painful to watch.
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The camera stays close, capturing painful moments (Jaouad in the hospital), sweetness (exchanging wedding rings made of green twist ties), and most of all, Batiste's incredible passion.
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Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Despite the painful setback, Strowman powered through the match and emerged victorious, solidifying his reputation for resilience.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Along with his obesity amd high blood pressure, Henry suffered from painful venous leg ulcers that made his lower limbs swell, and pustules would burst.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Warren also had a painful upbringing with a distant mother.
—Glenn Kenny, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Despite the painful setback, Strowman powered through the match and emerged victorious, solidifying his reputation for resilience.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Along with his obesity amd high blood pressure, Henry suffered from painful venous leg ulcers that made his lower limbs swell, and pustules would burst.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Warren also had a painful upbringing with a distant mother.
—Glenn Kenny, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Painful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/painful. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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