stab

Example Sentences

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“She gets to be released on Valentine’s Day, which is another stab in the gut,” Montalvo said.

From Los Angeles Times

I hand one to Emma and stab the straw into mine.

From Literature

He glanced down at it, and the stab of shock he received was immediately followed by a rush of relief and joy.

From Literature

Esan had made unsuccessful attempts to join the Army in the years before the stabbing, the court was told.

From BBC

He served a sentence of two years and eight months for stabbing a teenager and now campaigns to raise awareness about knife crime.

From BBC