chafe

Example Sentences

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Investors, though, have found various reasons to chafe at Microsoft’s story.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

They might chafe at the regulatory sovereignty of American regulators, especially as other jurisdictions are attempting to establish themselves as crypto centers.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

But others chafe at the bit to let loose the dogs of their wild-eyed fantasies.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025

Smith laughs about that now, but it used to chafe him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2025

I throw myself toward him, struggling against Peter’s grip, though his hands chafe.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth