galling
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The most galling part is how rarely they do.
From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026
Ms Dyson says she found the aftercare galling, and says this is commonplace for many women.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025
The concurrent spending on infrastructure was particularly galling to female athletes and some alumni, according to SwimSwam.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025
Ocasek’s disregard of his bandmates was particularly galling to Orr, Ocasek’s partner of more than 20 years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
Dr. Trefusis expatiated at somewhat galling length upon my achievements; which accolades Lord Dunmore received with kind pleasure, saying, “Faith, excellent! Excellent! You are brave boys, all of you.”
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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