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
Example Sentences
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"More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance."
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
It sometimes took years for people to find out that their headaches or nosebleeds or breathing pains and nausea could be traced back to that business maybe only a few blocks away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
JPMorgan took pains to test the model to only use information available on that date.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Mulligan considered the aches, pains and blisters a small price for the “mingled sensations of camaraderie, achievement and wonder at Manhattan’s astonishing array of sights.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
With infinite pains and surpassing skill she produced a wondrous tapestry on which the whole account of her wrongs was unfolded.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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