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
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
The 1954 TV show made him a local celebrity flush with cash, but he chafed against the producers who he said “tried to make robots out of us.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
She squeezes out the last bit of Aquaphor from an old tube, slathers what’s left onto all her chafed spots, and then covers them with Band-Aids.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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