fuming

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But recent posts on Instagram, TikTok and as far afield as China's RedNote showing the town's Tasman Drive have left residents fuming that their little slice of paradise has turned into an internet sensation.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

At the same time, some residents are fuming that, despite the undergrounding work, most of the town’s neighborhoods still will have overhead telecommunications lines.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Wales lock Adam Beard, who plays for Montpellier, had a moment that had home coach Tandy fuming and handed the bonus-point try for France.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

When the bigwigs are fuming about Apple’s call-screening feature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

By the time Taran reached a shelf of level ground, Doli had run to the protected face of the embankment and was fuming impatiently before a huge tangle of thornbushes.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander