chafed
Example Sentences
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Elon Musk has also chafed at Apple’s control of the digital economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 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
When Bash pointed out that this would give up the leverage that Democrats had in pushing for reform at ICE, Jeffries chafed.
From Salon ● Mar. 22, 2026
But he also chafed at the restricted role in his final year of college basketball.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 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
