Example Sentences

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Well, I own that it has been smarting a good deal the last few days," O'Grady admitted, reluctantly, "though I have not said as much to the doctor.

From With Moore at Corunna by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

I know that Pomeroff has been smarting under the insult ever since.

From Rabbi and Priest A Story by Goldsmith, Milton

The more willingly because for the last hour or two my back has been smarting unmercifully.

From Maori and Settler A Story of The New Zealand War by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)