stinging

Example Sentences

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The unfortunate Castellanos forced a fine save out of Caoimhin Kelleher late in the first half when his stinging effort from the edge of the area was tipped over the bar.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Bass faced stinging criticism over her absence from the city when the fire broke out and her handling of the recovery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Justice Sonia Sotomayor made that clear in her stinging and persuasive dissent from the court’s denial of certiorari.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

Last month, however, the Supreme Court struck down his country-specific tariffs, delivering a stinging rebuke of his signature economic policy.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Her angry words buzzed around me, stinging like wasps.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan