chafe

Example Sentences

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Investors, though, have found various reasons to chafe at Microsoft’s story.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

They might chafe at the regulatory sovereignty of American regulators, especially as other jurisdictions are attempting to establish themselves as crypto centers.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

But others chafe at the bit to let loose the dogs of their wild-eyed fantasies.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025

They embrace conflict, chafe at playing defense and exhibit self-assurance even in pursuit of unpopular goals.

From Salon • May 20, 2024

Her tears went right into my shirt; they cool and chafe now on my shoulder.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini