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
Rodri was incensed with referee Robert Jones' decision to allow Dominic Solanke's goal in City's 2-2 draw at Tottenham in the Premier League on February 1.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 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
Act too supinely and it could alienate voters who, polls show, are growing increasingly incensed at the friendly fire pouring out from Washington, said Peter Matuschek, director of Germany’s Forsa polling group.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
He was incensed by the idea of my mom being in contact with her previous love, and she decided it was safer for everyone involved not to test his anger.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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