galling
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And that’s not even the most galling part.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
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
Even more galling for his rivals was how easy he made it look.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
The most galling part of this defeat is what it could have done to Australia.
From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025
It is galling indeed to have stood so long, hat in hand, waiting for Americans to grow up enough to realize that you do not threaten them.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
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