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galling

[gaw-ling] / ˈgɔ lɪŋ /


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To the U.A.E., this was especially galling because several OPEC+ states were routinely falling short of their production targets.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The most galling part was that in Zenica, near Sarajevo, on Tuesday, the Italians had scored first.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The galling sight of Ireland and Wales winning championships and Grand Slams, partying hard as Scotland stared in the window.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Perhaps the most galling part of Cannon’s order, though, was that she issued it at all.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026

Still, it was galling, this having to admit she was afraid.

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit




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