pains
Britishplural noun
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care, trouble, or effort (esp in the phrases take pains, be at pains to )
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painful sensations experienced during contractions in childbirth; labour pains
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In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper on Thursday, Hinojosa took pains to say that her policies are pro-business.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
The companies are "all showing some pretty significant growing pains as they... aggressively pursue the AI build-out," Christopher Low of FHN Financial told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
The minister has been at pains to emphasise that she's committed to the new curriculum.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Students navigated race, politics, relationships and the growing pains of young adulthood at a historically Black college.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Four months ago, Vin began experiencing muscle pains, but refused to acknowledge his weaknesses.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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