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The phrase 'it inflicts pain' is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when describing an activity, object, or experience that causes someone physical or emotional pain. For example, "The needle inflicted pain when it pierced my skin."
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It inflicts pain.
The sharp-tipped tool is used to train elephants, but critics say it inflicts pain.
"It inflicts pain but it's not taken as seriously as it should be in the way it is being policed.
They're in Guirgis's setting up of the conflicts and in the sarcasm compulsively flung that amuses even as it inflicts pain.
It inflicts pain solely on those who participate and on their loved ones, in the hopes that their empty stomachs and their sacrifice will help the message resonate beyond the confines of their dark cells".
Without question, partaking in habitual behavior not only causes you pain but, it inflicts pain on the people around you as well.
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When it comes to doing something that inflicts pain on ordinary Nigerians, the president is quick to do it.
He is the only one that inflicts pain for the pleasure of doing it".
He inflicts pain on ordinary people just for fun; the Prime Minister called it "maso-sadism".
With Tim, she inflicts pain silently, by disappearing for the better part of a day.
A hapless tyrant, S. K. is a sadist who inflicts pain "recreationally, both physical and emotional".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
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