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[sting] / stɪŋ /


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I knew Sting back in the days when I called him Gordon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Those include the Pro Bowl Games, a Super Bowl innovation summit, an NFL awards show and a raft of concerts by superstars including Sting, Post Malone, The Killers, Benson Boone and Green Day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

I saw an interview with Sting where he said that lyrics hide behind bushes and trees and under rocks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

But Sting denies that they are entitled to a portion of his income from streaming and download sales.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

‘Let us see what Sting may show,’ answered Aragorn.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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