stung
Example Sentences
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“I had 60,000 bees on me and I was stung twice,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
For the students and staff at Valley View Elementary in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Liam’s detention in January particularly stung: That’s where the 5-year-old attends school.
From Salon • Mar. 2, 2026
With the help of Kobel's frequent clean-up efforts, Dortmund found their feet but were stung before half-time when Zappacosta's speculative attempt took a heavy deflection off Bensebaini and went in just before the break.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
More than 2 million people are stung every year.
From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026
My eyes stung and my throat closed, tight and burning.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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