stung
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After being stung by the price swings, farmers petitioned Congress, and future U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
All of a sudden, Bass was a staggering champion lunging at a revived Raman, who swung and stung and ducked the way only a hungry up-and-comer can.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
The club has been stung by the chain of events and believe they have done all they could to avoid it.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
General Motors GM 1.58%increase; up pointing triangle , stung in recent years by critical parts shortages, is setting up a $4.5 billion safety net designed to keep critical components flowing through supply-chain troubles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
I tried to flip over, but the pain in my right leg was too much, and the rest of my body stung because a cactus had left its points in me.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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