pang

Example Sentences

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And that’s perfectly OK for them, because they won’t suffer a pang of guilt because of their decision, and they won’t actually feel better about accepting the $150 if they give half of it away.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Though Rachel has restricted her own access to any sort of gambling sites, she does sometimes have the "pang" to go to the slot machine, but then remembers how far she has come.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

At first, even he felt a momentary pang of caution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

I work in food, and still, every time I reach for something above the “economy” label, I feel a small pang of guilt, like I’m splurging where I shouldn’t.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2025

I feel a tiny pang in my chest at the thought of her sitting here, looking out, her little frame hunched over in the chair, watching the world coming and going below.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler