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Nathan Hochman and the union that represents rank-and-file police officers offered a stinging rebuke of embattled City Atty.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The unfortunate Castellanos forced a fine save out of Caoimhin Kelleher late in the first half when his stinging effort from the edge of the area was tipped over the bar.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The new CEO faced a stinging rebuke from shareholders last week at the annual general meeting where they largely rejected two board proposals as a step backwards on transparency, particularly concerning climate strategy.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The Muse Spark launch also comes just two weeks after a pair of stinging court losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The rats were satisfied that both foxes were dead, and if they were not, well, who was going to climb down through all of those stinging nettles into the slippery ooze to find out?

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques