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
Customers have bristled at the higher upfront cost and have mentioned in online reviews that they wish the tiles had perforations for more adjustable dosing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 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
At his mention of the Arcanum, I bristled with two dozen new questions.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
