rankle

Example Sentences

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The defeat and the nature of it will rankle, especially because she was considered a serious challenger for the title.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

It could also upset the stock market and rankle high-dollar corporate donors who need a reliable legal system to attract investors.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2025

That seemed to rankle several of the justices across ideological lines.

From Slate • Jan. 10, 2025

Winter has been unafraid to rankle city and county officials as she has criticized the status quo.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2024

This time “the stare” began to rankle him.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady