sting

Example Sentences

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The bankruptcy stung some franchises, like the San Diego Padres, leaving them without expected broadcasting money they had used to sign big free agents.

From The Wall Street Journal

But while U.S. stock markets have remained close to record highs, bitcoin lost steam in October after a cascade of market liquidations stung traders and exchanges.

From The Wall Street Journal

Díaz’s exit especially stung, because it seemed as if the deep-pocketed Mets could have easily matched or exceeded the Dodgers’ offer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Typically, the stings entail investigators posing as homeowners to solicit bids from contractors without licenses.

From Los Angeles Times

But instead they were caught up in an October undercover sting meant to target what L.A.

From Los Angeles Times