rankle

Example Sentences

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The defeat and the nature of it will rankle, especially because she was considered a serious challenger for the title.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Winter has been unafraid to rankle city and county officials as she has criticized the status quo.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2024

Maher’s long-running show is a reliable buzz-generator, often for reasons that rankle progressives.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2024

Even the most powerful state can push things too far and rankle too many rivals.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2024

This time “the stare” began to rankle him.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady