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

Tax experts said there are other options that are easier to implement and less likely to rankle voters.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2025

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

From Slate • Jan. 10, 2025

For a president championed as Mexico’s most environmentally conscious leader – before entering politics, Sheinbaum was an accomplished environmental engineer – that must rankle.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 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