Example Sentences

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That's what will pain the manager, players and fans.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2024

It will pain cities that have labored years to get bike lanes painted or bus stops moved to learn that a mere six months ago, this whole operation was little more than a vision.

From New York Times • May 19, 2016

It will pain them to see him at Old Trafford, and to see Sir Alex Ferguson's team strengthened at their expense.

From The Guardian • Aug. 15, 2012

The very thought of Aomame’s situation will pain anyone stuck in the quicksand of “1Q84.”

From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2011

You don't know how it will pain me.

From The Meadow-Brook Girls Under Canvas by Aldridge, Janet