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

But Schmidt would know he is highlighting a topic that might rankle with some Lions fans.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 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

I was proud of my sister, but that year, something began to rankle beneath the pride.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson