incensed
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Sanchez was particularly incensed when an 11-acre plot in the city’s Manton neighborhood, on a largely residential street, became a single-story self-storage facility with long rows of garage doors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
One dermatologist was so incensed by my article he told me it had left him with a "feeling of absolute dread and trepidation" about how he was going to manage his Monday morning clinic.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
"I was incensed," John told the court, adding that he has "never been afraid of fighting my corner... with the British press".
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
When I was a little girl, I was colored, then I was Negro, and when they said Black, I was incensed because your hair is black.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
The surgeon was incensed by this and in his most authoritative manner said that it was necessary for Mr. Mandela to remain in hospital overnight and that he would not release me under any circumstances.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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