stung
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"And of course, bees, which he said have never stung him."
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
The loss stung, but Stankiewicz and his players have no choice but to focus on the journey ahead.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
When they do - like Olly Alexander in 2024 - they're stung by the reaction.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Now she is being stung by higher gasoline prices, with fill-ups costing about $200 more each month compared with earlier this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
I stood on the sidelines of the arena in St. Paul, Minnesota, clapping till my palms stung.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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