stung
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Tariff costs will vary by the particular business and individual, but most Americans are getting stung whether they know it or not.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Those ached more than stung and left me completely voiceless for the following 24 hours.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
I think it would have really stung if I hadn't gone on to win this tournament after building such a commanding lead over the first two days.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
“I had 60,000 bees on me and I was stung twice,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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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