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riled

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Riled by the slight of being dropped, Ali relentlessly tore into Wepner, the crowd cheering for the underdog to hold on and go the distance.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2023

Riled by the setback, Lewandowski was booked for his reaction to Hrgota after the Pole fouled the forward to stop a counterattack.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2022

Riled, Marchetti stormed across the line of scrimmage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2019

Riled beyond civility, Ethan clambers up to some very high ground.

From New York Times • Jun. 12, 2012

Riled by Moscow's unwillingness to settle the long-standing quarrel, Japanese Premier Takeo Miki told Gromyko that Japan would sign the treaty with China "as soon as possible."

From Time Magazine Archive