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sore

[sawr, sohr] / sɔr, soʊr /




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The third day of the fire, he woke up with a runny nose, sore throat and chapped lips, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

The Arsenal midfielder was also taken off in the game against Croatia with nerve pain in a sore hamstring he has been managing.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

And for people living in homeowners and condo associations, higher fees are becoming a sore spot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

"My inner child suddenly returned, all the sore muscles disappeared, and I feel happy. Very happy," said Intan.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

His palms and fingers were sore, and his burning arm and leg muscles made it clear that they had already traveled too far.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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