pang

Example Sentences

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That lack of fear percolates through Ambiguous Desire, where every pang of doubt is offset by a moment of euphoria or beauty.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

At first, even he felt a momentary pang of caution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

It’s his first pang of guilt, the first time he understands that his needs are not the only ones that matter.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2025

Outside the Shortstop Bar in Echo Park, Maria Baldonado feels a similar pang of pride for the team that doesn’t seem to recognize the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

As the others cycled down the street, I tried to ignore the pang of fear at both of us being left out.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler