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Adjective
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The repeat narrative is becoming tiresome and concerning for supporters.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
3 July 2025 -
That has been a tiresome trend of Arsenal matches in recent years, so seeing how Arteta responds to those situations will be interesting going forward.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Following a stressful move in October 2023, she was hospitalized after collapsing at home.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Many people are craving that calming sensation, given the constant barrage of stressful news.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Her diet grew so troubling that a foster family admitted her to Four Winds Hospital in Saratoga, New York, for an eating disorder.—
Noelle Wiehe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Gauff tossed 16 double faults for the match, a troubling trend that was evident at the Canadian Open.—
Lukas Weese,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That is probably true – but only makes the current freefall more troublesome.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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Florida’s wildlife commissioners set aside pleas and arguments from black bear advocates today and approved a December hunt of the state’s shy but increasingly troublesome species.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Aug. 2025
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Although the condition itself isn’t typically painful, raw or blistered skin can lead to pain and swelling.7 Secondary skin infections—like if a blister is exposed to bacteria and gets infected—can also cause painful symptoms.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
15 Aug. 2025
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Once tooth enamel is lost, the tooth nerves are exposed, which is painful and makes the teeth sensitive.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Erin has become an unusually large and deceptively worrisome storm while moving through the Caribbean, with its tropical storm winds stretching 230 miles (370 kilometers) from its core.—
John Seewer,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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But Moran and Hicks squashed any late momentum, a worrisome trend for a team fighting for a postseason spot.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Stanton then smoked a two-run single at 110.8 mph, completing his latest offensive outburst.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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He was named to the 2018 All-Mountain West team and was the offensive MVP of the 2018 Mountain West championship game, rushing for 200 yards and a touchdown as the Broncos fell 19-16 to Fresno State in overtime.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Aug. 2025
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Furthermore, a source close to Harry made clear how upsetting the findings were for him.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 Aug. 2025
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Practice saying no to things that aren’t in your best interest, and avoid engaging in triggering, negative, or upsetting conversations.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Distractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distractive. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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