Example Sentences

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Hundreds of friends and family members turned out for Hill’s funeral at Stephens Valley Church, where pastor Jim Bachmann said the hearts of the congregation were aching for the man they called “Big Mike.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2023

Peskov said most Russians had relatives in Ukraine, and their hearts were aching over what was happening there.

From Reuters • Feb. 28, 2022

Plus, with a generation of gamers growing up on Chow Yun-fat, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li movies, the streets were aching for a proper kung fu / martial arts combat game.

From The Verge • Dec. 15, 2021

He left the stage a little more gingerly, and conceded his leg and back were aching just sitting there.

From Fox News • Nov. 30, 2021

His arms and legs were aching from being cramped into so small a space, but he dared not move.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright