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In the pleasant picture conditions, forced smiling was also associated with increased irritation and anger.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2026
I loved watching him punch back, but I also caught myself worrying about how his anger would be perceived.
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2026
The anger I felt during the World Cup, I know now, was just a yearning for more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026
"You're taking out your anger and you don't have to talk," she said.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
A hint of sadness floats across Zara’s eyes before it’s replaced with anger.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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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
For a high-powered pharma chief, she’s remarkably in tune with how the average person feels, which is what angers Teddy so much when Michelle continuously asks for an honest conversation.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2025
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
It angers him, yet there is no one to blame but himself.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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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
Those comments and PG&E’s letter have angered consumer advocates, wildfire survivors and some lawmakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Former executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward angered supporters in 2018 when he said: "Playing performance doesn't really have a meaningful impact on what we can do on the commercial side of the business."
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
The PRI’s mismanagement of the 1985 earthquake that devastated Mexico City also angered many Mexicans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Oppie angered Ernest even further by refusing to reveal which Rad Lab members had attended.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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His comments thrust Harp further into the spotlight, setting the internet alight -- and angering the White House.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
But angering the president in Turkey is not funny.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
But Schnur said the governor likely also has concerns about angering one of his biggest backers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 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
This time her smile is gone—I’ve succeeded in angering her.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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