chafe

Example Sentences

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Investors, though, have found various reasons to chafe at Microsoft’s story.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

They might chafe at the regulatory sovereignty of American regulators, especially as other jurisdictions are attempting to establish themselves as crypto centers.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

But others chafe at the bit to let loose the dogs of their wild-eyed fantasies.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025

Many California teachers, however, remain committed to different methods and chafe at a state-mandated approach, especially one that runs counter to their classroom experience and previous training.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2025

Fond as he was of his only child, useful as she was in his house since his wife had died, lately he had begun to chafe under her devotion.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison