pang
Example Sentences
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And that’s perfectly OK for them, because they won’t suffer a pang of guilt because of their decision, and they won’t actually feel better about accepting the $150 if they give half of it away.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Last month, as Nepal inaugurated its new prime minister Balendra Shah, along with a parliament stacked with youthful lawmakers, Bangladeshi activist Umama Fatema felt a pang of disappointment as she watched from afar.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
At first, even he felt a momentary pang of caution.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
It’s his first pang of guilt, the first time he understands that his needs are not the only ones that matter.
From Salon • Nov. 16, 2025
She hugged Cecily’s letter before putting it back in its envelope and felt a pang of regret.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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