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will be smarting

  • future progressive of smart.

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The Hammers will be smarting after Tuesday's FA Cup defeat to Bristol City but they did make a few changes for that game, and I just don't see them being beaten again here.

From BBC Jan. 18, 2024

Spain will be smarting from their defeat by Japan in their final group game, but what happened then might help them here.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2023

That will be followed by a visit from league-leading Providence, which likely will be smarting after Villanova’s road victory on Tuesday.

From Seattle Times Feb. 19, 2022

United will be smarting from the first leg, where Simon Kjær’s stoppage-time header saw AC Milan snatch a 1-1 draw.

From Washington Times Mar. 17, 2021

Hertha next faces two tough games within a week at Bayer Leverkusen and at home against Borussia Mönchengladbach, which will be smarting after losing its league lead at Wolfsburg on Sunday.

From Seattle Times Dec. 16, 2019