“A legend has just walked into the club so we knew we had to take the sting out of the game,” he added.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/2023/10/27/wayne-rooney-admits-he-must-adapt-his-birmingham-city-style/

Fortunately, though, there are a few things you can do to take the sting out of a busy fireworks night.

Source: https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/how-to-keep-your-dogs-safe-calm-and-happy-during-new-years-eve-fireworks-4461934

However, that conceit doesn't take the sting out of seeing a fan favorite leave.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/law-order-svu-why-raul-esparza-barba-left/

In a game where Boro needed to take the sting out of things, Barlaser was neat and tidy on the ball and had a few positive drives too.

Source: https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/middlesbrough-player-ratings-vs-sunderland-27862978

Incentives and rebates can help take the sting out of a new electric vehicle; at the same time, upgrading a home or garage for EV charging can add an extra line-item to the bill that internal combustion cars don't require.

Source: https://www.slashgear.com/1389271/2024-acura-zdx-range-anxiety-charging-credits-deals/

In political terms, Anthony Albanese’s government took the opposite approach – trying to take an announcement that might have been controversial and take the sting out of it.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/dutton-isn-t-looking-for-details-he-s-looking-for-a-fight-20230120-p5ce6i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal