galling
Example Sentences
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The most galling part was that in Zenica, near Sarajevo, on Tuesday, the Italians had scored first.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
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
Ms Dyson says she found the aftercare galling, and says this is commonplace for many women.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025
What made it more galling was that Pete’s reputation was part myth.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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