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sting

[sting] / stɪŋ /


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It’s down 36% since May 2025 as its domestic business felt the sting of price wars.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Although their sting is generally considered "very mild" in comparison to Portuguese man o' war, Hobro advised people not to touch them.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

He also felt the sting of life as an outsider.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Not winning the Tony for his indefatigable performance must sting, but John Lithgow was favored to win for his brave turn as the baleful Roald Dahl of Mark Rosenblatt’s “Giant.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I make a foam beard and try to look at myself in the bathroom mirror, but it's all misted up, and then the shampoo runs into my eyes and makes them sting.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman




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