ire
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Plus, there’s a reason he’s focusing his ire on Altman.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
Even as major news networks aired early, inaccurate information about the gunman, public ire was directed at influencers citing their reporting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
In some cases, like at Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest, a reduction in concessionary-priced seating for young people or the elderly has also drawn ire.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
The European Union finally voted to advance President Donald Trump’s trade deal on Thursday, following a monthslong delay that has drawn the ire of some U.S. officials.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
He was tempted to pull out his phone to scroll through his texts again, but he didn’t want to risk Mrs. Torrance’s ire.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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