sting for
verb
stung for; stinging for; stings for
British, informal
: to ask (someone) to give or lend one (something)
Can I sting you for some gum?
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Yes, this loss will sting for a long time for those players and coaches.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Seeing New England reach the sport’s biggest stage must sting for Ravens fans that witnessed Baltimore surrender a 24-13 fourth-quarter lead in late December at M&T Bank Stadium.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
That’s going to sting for a good while.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
The feeling of rejection from your toddler can sting for any parent.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Undoubtedly, the loss will sting for a while, but Velin is proud of what the Panthers showed.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
The Cardinals seemed to show signs of growth initially, but that collapse against the Titans will sting for a bit.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Dan Skipper - Detroit Lions This one is going to sting for the Detroit Lions faithful.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Seeing New England reach the sport’s biggest stage must sting for Ravens fans that witnessed Baltimore surrender a 24-13 fourth-quarter lead in late December at M&T Bank Stadium.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
That’s going to sting for a good while.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
The feeling of rejection from your toddler can sting for any parent.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Undoubtedly, the loss will sting for a while, but Velin is proud of what the Panthers showed.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
The Cardinals seemed to show signs of growth initially, but that collapse against the Titans will sting for a bit.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Dan Skipper - Detroit Lions This one is going to sting for the Detroit Lions faithful.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Sting for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sting%20for. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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