stung

Example Sentences

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Gregor Townsend's men were stung by a defeat by Italy that might signal the beginning of the end for both a coach and a generation of stellar players.

From BBC

It was, indeed, bitterly cold, so cold that Rowan's flesh first stung and then grew numb.

From Literature

His head pounded, the scratches on his arms and legs stung, and every muscle in his body ached from the strain of lifting Abby over the fallen trees.

From Literature

Will investors get stung by a poor January jobs report, too?

From MarketWatch

The remark, for which Souness has since apologised,, external stung the young winger, who would go on and win three Premier League titles.

From BBC