stung

Example Sentences

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Investors who were stung by the plunge in crude prices after last week’s cease-fire might be cautious about piling back in, said hedge-fund manager Pierre Andurand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

I think it would have really stung if I hadn't gone on to win this tournament after building such a commanding lead over the first two days.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“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

Jack had been much more interested in learning why bees stung or what part of the month were-rabbits transformed into humans, rather than how to deal with spoiled royals who couldn’t get out of bed.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley