smarting

Example Sentences

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Smarting from a 4-2 loss to Brighton in midweek, an injury-hit Spurs watched as Bournemouth enjoyed plenty of chances and looked likely to level.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2023

Smarting from the scandal, Mr. Cuomo announced a set of changes to the way the state would handle contracts this fall.

From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2016

Smarting from Seattle’s Super Bowl shellacking a year ago, Elway guaranteed $60 million to grab defensive stars Ware, T.J.

From Washington Times • Mar. 10, 2015

Smarting from their defeat at the hands of the Aztec, Cortés slowly created alliances with native peoples who resented Aztec rule.

From Textbooks • Dec. 30, 2014

Smarting and half blinded, the monster forgot his weariness, and came charging along furiously in the trail of his mate.

From In the Morning of Time by Roberts, Charles George Douglas, Sir