in anger

Example Sentences

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“I’ve lost more than 100 people from my family alone,” she said, her voice rising in anger for a moment before reverting to the monotone she normally spoke in.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

The elder Vachon hasn’t faced a puck in anger since his second and final season with the Boston Bruins in 1982.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

In a post on social media, he said Washington "knew nothing" about the Israeli attack on South Pars, saying it had "violently lashed out" in "anger".

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

There is less shouting, banging and clanging and fewer voices raised in anger.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

It's the sort of thing that I would usually scream in anger, only now when I say it, I just feel tired and sad.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse