anger
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Niewiadoma-Phinney is a perennially upbeat, thoughtful rider, which is part of why her anger was so jarring: it isn’t really her style.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
When Brooks heard what Murrill was trying to do, five months after he’d filed his claim, he said he was flooded with anger and disbelief.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
PC Harper's death was brutal and devastating, causing shock, anger and an outpouring of grief across the country.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
When the trailer was stolen, the loss sparked frustration and anger throughout the camp.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Worst of all, the anger on Mr. Garner’s face if they got a call about Danny breaking into rooms he shouldn’t be going into.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
Her response, “What’s our lesson here?,” angers him, and he tries to snatch her phone.
From Slate ● Jan. 23, 2026
“Seems simple, but that’s not always the case. He can be direct, and that sometimes angers a player, but it’s always well thought out and usually right.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
His videos and speeches speak directly to young adults, and that’s what angers Amanda the most.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2025
Once an emblem of China’s entrepreneurial success and ambition, Evergrande is now a name that angers homeowners across China.
From New York Times ● Mar. 19, 2024
It angers him, and it steels his determination to push northward.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
Infantino would have time to win back votes from those who had been angered by the investment plan.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
By trading for Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, the Dodgers further angered their critics but also secured a third straight World Series title, columnist Bill Plaschke writes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Oman angered Iranian officials when it set up a U.S.-backed corridor for shipping that hugged its coastline without Iranian approval.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The chain on Monday announced that Masino would step down as CEO on Aug. 10, following a logo change last year that angered conservatives and loyal customers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
I seem to have angered Nicasia past caring about any of that.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
"He's navigating a very fine line between keeping his constituents happy and not angering or alienating President Trump," he told the BBC.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Every time the narrative comes close to truly condemning children’s access to devices, the movie pulls back in fear of isolating or angering the audience.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
The bishops, often nervous about angering the public at a time when church attendance continues its steady decline, have to think carefully about whether to challenge these celebrity priests.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
Such moves would push up global oil prices and risk angering Beijing, which has spent years trying to insulate itself from supply disruptions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
But with the dress and the radio, she didn’t want to risk angering him.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
