ire
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Last year, Newsom inspired the ire of some Democrats by launching a podcast in which he chatted with right-wing figures, such as Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
Their ire was directed at one man in particular: coach Hong Myung-bo, a former captain and footballing hero now faulted for his team's unimpressive run on the biggest sporting stage.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
Calling himself “the Tiger,” de la Espriella has directed his ire at some of Colombia’s most powerful armed groups and notorious warlords.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
But that wasn’t the only reason locals sometimes directed their ire toward health workers.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
“I am so glad it has never actually been discovered. It ' ‘ ’ ire.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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