angering
Example Sentences
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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
The Iranians know Pakistan fears angering its people, who are mostly sympathetic to Iran, in particular a large Shiite Muslim minority that accounts for up to 20% of Pakistan’s population.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
In an interview with an Argentine daily, Venezi, 36, insinuated that jobs in the opera orchestra were "practically passed down from father to son", angering musicians.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
And although he always refused to discuss secret matters, even his refusals could attract attention, further angering the NSA.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
