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Example Sentences

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In some cases, like at Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest, a reduction in concessionary-priced seating for young people or the elderly has also drawn ire.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Steyer, 68, faced that ire during a town hall event in San Diego last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

He reserved particular ire for Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, both of whom he had appointed.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The European Union finally voted to advance President Donald Trump’s trade deal on Thursday, following a monthslong delay that has drawn the ire of some U.S. officials.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

He paused, his sulking ire turning to melancholy, and frowned irritably as though it were all Yossarian’s fault.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller