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pang

[pang] / pæŋ /


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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

At first, even he felt a momentary pang of caution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

The verdict makes me reflect, with a pang of guilt, about those years of ready meals and snacking.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

I work in food, and still, every time I reach for something above the “economy” label, I feel a small pang of guilt, like I’m splurging where I shouldn’t.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2025

Waiting for this sudden pang in my chest to go away.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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