He's in a great deal of pain, but the medication makes it bearable.
the pain from a sprained ankle is annoying but bearable
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Therefore, contemporary design exists only to make these still-necessary objects bearable for us.—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Few pieces make summer nights feel more bearable than a lightweight dress.—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026 Both professional athletes and new runners alike can take advantage of these sneakers’ superfoam midsole, high energy return, and plush CloudTec cushioning that makes life on the go more bearable.—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026 The duo was rooting for the home team, no doubt, but if things weren’t going right or if the team was playing improperly or if a game was taking a little too long, the kvetching on the air would make the doldrums bearable.—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bearable