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anger

[ang-ger] / ˈæŋ gər /




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Given the tragic circumstances that brought him to Peter, you wait for the moment when grief and anger bubble up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

This time, the new prime minister has sought to get ahead of the debate, and appeared to directly address the anger of some Commonwealth leaders after the last summit.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

But here in Michigan, the initial anger gave way to embarrassment and bafflement on Stevens’ behalf.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

Fear does a lot of things, and although it can often present as anger, your stepmother should be afforded some grace.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

‘Why not?’ she asked, her voice brittle with anger.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

The wrinkle that angers buyers is that by event time, comparable replacement tickets on StubHub can cost significantly more than the customer originally paid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

That’s what angers Frey the most about the release of “Critical Incident.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2026

It is this sense of waste - with people who could be leading a good life but aren't - that angers experts most, who say it is a neglected diagnosis.

From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2025

Sherrilyn Ifill: It angers me, obviously, but I also often get a chuckle out of it.

From Slate ● Jan. 6, 2025

And with all these angers there was an added agony when hopes for an end to the war were crushed as the year progressed.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

The proposed changes, which are expected to pass easily, come after weeks of air pollution from fires in neighbouring Indonesia angered Singaporeans and sparked calls for action.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

But he believed the scandal, and how it has angered voters, could actually work in his favor.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

Those comments and PG&E’s letter have angered consumer advocates, wildfire survivors and some lawmakers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

The topic dominated a tense meeting between the club hierarchy and members at Old Trafford on Monday evening, with many members angered by the decision.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

“Unfortunately, the road ahead is full of trials and tribulations. You have angered the witch and now you must pay for your transgressions.”

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

The two countries have been at loggerheads since Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky disclosed the prisoner transfer last month, angering Seoul, which said the operation should have remained confidential to protect their families in North Korea.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Newsom also wants to reduce payments that fire victims can receive for non-economic damages including pain and suffering, angering victims of the Eaton fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

"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

France’s Dassault wanted to lead the partnership, angering other companies such as Airbus that have a big presence in Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Do I open the door and risk angering the smith by barging in, or do I go back to the Commandant without a response when she specifically demanded one?

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir


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