dudgeon
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European leaders issued a joint statement External link in high dudgeon on Tuesday, insisting that “Greenland belongs to its people.”
From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026
But that high dudgeon, he notes, is “as good a proof as any that it’s not just a puzzle.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025
It's not just the financial press in high dudgeon over his policies.
From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2025
In the latest season, long-time series regular Claire “blew up” the series, in a much-teased turn of events that had viewers in high Sherlock Holmes dudgeon for weeks.
From Slate ● Dec. 14, 2020
“Pardon me, sir,” Penelope repeated, rather forcefully, for a Swanburne girl in high dudgeon is nothing to trifle with.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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