The brightness of the sun smote her eyes; her head throbbed unbearably.
Gaskin, Catherine THE AMBASSADOR'S WOMEN
I opened my eyes, my head throbbing.
Baxter, Stephen Anti-Ice (1993)
I woke up at 6am wondering why my head was throbbing.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It was not the bland music that made her head throb, but the screaming.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
His head was throbbing but he was still hoping to play a further part in a match that is finely balanced.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)