high dudgeon
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European leaders issued a joint statement External link in high dudgeon on Tuesday, insisting that “Greenland belongs to its people.”
From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026
But that high dudgeon, he notes, is “as good a proof as any that it’s not just a puzzle.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025
It's not just the financial press in high dudgeon over his policies.
From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2025
Gerry flies into high dudgeon as he recalls this affront.
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2016
He fled at once, and the minute it was well, “Up with the bonnets of bonnie Dundee,” she slipped away to return no more till the young gentleman departed in high dudgeon.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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