bristling

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Economic headwinds have reduced tourism to Las Vegas after a postpandemic boom, with consumers now bristling over higher starting bids at table games and increased prices for beverages and poolside cabanas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

But in terms of its actual content, the statement was pretty thin gruel, bristling with public relations-style circumlocution and vagueness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Messi and his team-mates will head into the final bristling with confidence after another ruthless, high-scoring demolition job that followed on from their 4-0 drubbing of FC Cincinnati in the previous round.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

The industry has simultaneously claimed that it is addressing methane while bristling at oversight.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2025

“No!” cried the goblin, bristling with anger as he pointed a long finger at Ron.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling