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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That’s going to sting for a good while. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026 However, this loss will sting for a long time. — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026 Yes, this loss will sting for a long time for those players and coaches. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026 The feeling of rejection from your toddler can sting for any parent. — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sting for

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“Sting for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sting%20for. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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