angering
Example Sentences
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But angering the president in Turkey is not funny.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 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
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
She couldn’t risk angering him, because he was her only hope for a positive outcome.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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