chafed
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He also reportedly chafed at news stories indicating that those in Wiles' orbit were landing lucrative consulting jobs through their connections to the president.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
When some partners learned that Weil was talking about a merger with Willkie, many chafed at the possible combination, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The company and its followers have long chafed at their second-class status, and last week’s iPhone unveiling reignited the resentments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Although many Gambians have chafed at his bid for a third term, he was seen as the country's most viable candidate until the recent electric problems.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
“You’ll have to pardon Miss Bloom,” said Miss Peregrine as I rubbed at my chafed wrists.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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