galling

Example Sentences

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Perhaps the most galling part of Cannon’s order, though, was that she issued it at all.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026

The most galling part is how rarely they do.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

The most galling part of this defeat is what it could have done to Australia.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 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

Tyrion had made a practice of ignoring the sellsword's frequent insolences, but tonight he found it galling.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin