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sulk

[suhlk] / sʌlk /


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Kane said Bayern had "no time to sulk" and "would not let the defeat define our season".

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Nine months later, after the New Year's Eve party where Joel messes up again by trying to defend Ellie, he excuses himself to sulk with Ellie’s guitar on his porch.

From Salon • May 19, 2025

They have had their post-2023 World Cup sulk and everyone has regrouped and moved on to the next challenge in 2027.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2025

“You never want to sulk, like head down,” offensive lineman Trey Pipkins III said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

I would never feel the need to sulk for anything.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan




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