Example Sentences

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The good news was that there was no evidence of a foreign influence campaign driving anti-vaxx sentiment, as had stung the company in 2016.

From The Verge • Oct. 25, 2021

She has defended her record on the debate stage, but she admitted in the interview that the attacks had stung, particularly when levied by black activists.

From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2019

That unexpected loss to Crystal Palace on Saturday had stung the leaders’ pride, for all that their attacking display had been as vibrant as ever against a team embroiled in a relegation scrap.

From The Guardian • Apr. 5, 2017

He knew how much the infighting in the wake of all that success in Boston had stung Epstein.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2016

His flank had stung from the blow, but that egg had been worth it.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker