fed up

Example Sentences

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“And the point of this is to show how fed up the American people are — because we are.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Many are fed up with the one-party political system, but debate what might replace it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

“I was fed up with scrambling around, trying to raise money for what I knew was the biggest thing of all time,” Hassabis recalled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"Everybody wants this to be resolved," summed up an EU diplomat, saying fellow capitals were "more or less fed up" with the Hungarian leader's behaviour.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Eventually, like everyone else—social workers, teachers, foster parents;—he’ll get fed up, feel betrayed, realize Molly’s more trouble than she’s worth.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline