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Noun
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To complain about cramps was futile.—
Nami Mun,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026 -
Menstrual cramps occur when the myometrium contracts to expel the uterine lining.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Bebe Rexha was hit in the face with a cellphone, resulting in a man getting arrested and the singer getting stitches.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Back in 2023, Bebe Rexha was struck by a phone at a New York City concert and had to get stitches.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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“Charley horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charley%20horses. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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