bristled
Example Sentences
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Aronowitz has bristled at this sort of criticism.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
Standout reporting on Colossal has been done by Michael Le Page of the British journal New Scientist, whose most recent article bristled with skeptical takes about the hatchling announcement from established scientists.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
In one, he visibly bristled when the Joyce defeat was raised.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
Michael Lucia initially bristled at the name, convinced it was out of touch and elitist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
Mal’s face was getting tighter and more exhausted, and Christopher bristled.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
