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
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
Musk has previously chafed at federally mandated environmental reviews related to the company’s Starship rockets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 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
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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