pains

/ peɪnz /

plural noun

1. care, trouble, or effort (esp in the phrases take pains, be at pains to )

2. painful sensations experienced during contractions in childbirth; labour pains

Example Sentences

Soon after Microsoft Research published that report, its authors took pains to point out that they weren’t trying to predict who would lose jobs to AI.

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In the committee hearing, board members were at pains to present a position of unity, although this letter paints a different picture.

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The Santa Monica clash could be a sign of possible growing pains for the company as it continues to expand operations into other major cities across the state.

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And then, at the farmers market, a friendly vendor was talking to another regular about their aches and pains.

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There have been growing pains along the way.

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Related Words

• burden 
• business 
• charge 
• chore 
• commission 
• commitment 
• contract 
• function 
• job 
• need 
• obligation 
• office 
• role 
• service 
• task 
• work