bristled
Example Sentences
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Mock told the Journal that Fain bristled at her questioning of expenses, which she considers part of her duty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Aronowitz has bristled at this sort of criticism.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
In one, he visibly bristled when the Joyce defeat was raised.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
Networks with multiyear deals in hand have bristled at the move.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Ambrose Spike positively bristled at the nonchalant hare.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
