be incensed

Example Sentences

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They will be incensed about the decision to send off Trusty for the denial of an obvious goalscoring opportunity when leading 2-1.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

For those claiming to be incensed that the couple was duping us all this time, allow us to turn any demands made of them back on you: Stop kidding yourselves.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2023

And right he was to be incensed — I’d endangered us both.

From New York Times • Aug. 12, 2023

It’s not claiming to be incensed by the struggles of everyday Americans.

From Slate • Jul. 10, 2023

But there's no denying that I behaved disgracefully to—you know—and Dr. Ashton has good reason to be incensed.

From Elster's Folly by Wood, Henry, Mrs.