chafed
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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
Young and Cox increasingly chafed at Britain’s postwar plans for Greece.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
The U.A.E., one of the world’s largest oil producers, had long chafed at Saudi-backed production constraints.
From MarketWatch ● May 3, 2026
The Emirates has long chafed at its position in the shadow of Saudi Arabia, its larger neighbor and the dominant player in global oil markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
Maester Luwin tugged at his chain collar where it chafed against his neck.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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