Example Sentences

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My knee was aching, likely a callback to surgery at 16 to repair torn ligaments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Christine LyBurtus was aching and fearful of what might happen when her 13-year-old son returned home.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024

"Everything was aching but I knew Grace and David would be pushing me up there. They wanted to still be here, they didn't want to go, so I thought 'right get up there'."

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2023

Five days later, his left shin was red and sore, his body was aching, and he had fever and chills.

From New York Times • Sep. 20, 2023

Will was aching for rest, and soon, he decided, he’d stop.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman