resented
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Real people became characters: Henry Kissinger seemed to enjoy it; Hunter S. Thompson resented it; Frank Sinatra threatened legal action; Donald Trump called Mr. Trudeau a “sleazeball” and a “third-rate talent.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
In his Substack post, Burry resented being called “the boy who cried wolf,” saying the media has “misread regulatory filings” and has said he was calling for a “crash” when he didn’t use the word.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
By the end, the dressing room had fractured into three camps: a small group of loyalists, a larger group who actively resented him, and a numb majority who had simply stopped caring.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Many community members also resented attempts by these organizations to work with local politicians who were criticized for their handling of the disaster.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
Explanations were rare and disappointing, and she seemed genuinely confused that Janet resented being left alone.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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