smarting

Example Sentences

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Smarting from recent losses to New Zealand and Australia, the Indian cricket board is moving swiftly to usher in a transition.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2025

Smarting from such insults, the conservative Meiji rulers of Japan became obsessed with regaining their sovereignty and protecting themselves from foreign tormentors.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2018

Smarting from Seattle’s Super Bowl shellacking a year ago, Elway guaranteed $60 million to grab defensive stars Ware, T.J.

From Washington Times • Mar. 10, 2015

Smarting from their defeat at the hands of the Aztec, Cortés slowly created alliances with native peoples who resented Aztec rule.

From Textbooks • Dec. 30, 2014

Smarting under the curious glances and sneers of some of the men, McCullough at last volunteered to go out and reconnoitre.

From Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 by Brady, Cyrus Townsend