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indignation

[in-dig-ney-shuhn] / ˌɪn dɪgˈneɪ ʃən /


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Then I thought to show my colleague’s offending email to an AI, which didn’t have all my baggage of past gripes with this co-worker or past indignation at being similarly dismissed.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

The report caused indignation, with President Emmanuel Macron's equality minister Aurore Berge condemning them as "absolutely unacceptable".

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

Daniell stared at me, his eyes burning with indignation.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

If prosecutors do turn up evidence of wrongdoing, Newsom’s decision to parade his indignation could backfire.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

“I’ve got to go to work. Who’s going to do my work if I don’t?” asked Katie covering up her conscience with indignation.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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