sting

Example Sentences

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Already, Chinese manufacturers are feeling the sting of rising production costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

I tried to flip over, but the pain in my right leg was too much, and the rest of my body stung because a cactus had left its points in me.

From Literature

Fifteen local authorities have signed up to the platform so far, with the government claiming the platform helps to take out "the sting of unfair fines".

From BBC

Two months later he was extradited to the U.S., ending a lengthy sting operation.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s already starting to sting—some European airlines are adding fuel surcharges to plane tickets.

From Barron's