stung

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

What has remained uncertain is whether hornet-eating animals actually withstand the venom or simply avoid being stung.

From Science Daily

Public pensions were among those stung when digital currencies crashed in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal