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