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Some property owners have bristled at the idea of cities mandating retrofit work, however — particularly without additional government funding to help cover the cost.

Pushing away the slurry water with a bristled brush became a defining image.

Looking back on his career, Jones bristled at the idea that his later achievements were due to his stature and connections rather than consistently inventive musicianship.

New Zealand still bristled with danger when afforded space.

Still, for every resident grousing about traffic, there were more who said they were tickled by Harris’ presence, and bristled at what they see as others’ unneighborly attitudes.