sulking

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So does not sulking when kids don’t invite you on their vacation or forget to send Mother’s Day cards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

The closing argument appeared shortly after that, Will Smith blasting another weak pitch over the center field fence, one dugout dancing, the other one sulking — game over.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024

"Ever since I came over here she's been sulking at me training here," Ryan told BBC Radio Derby.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024

The Mariners lost Sunday, but they weren’t sulking.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024

“Don’t you want to take a last look at the place?” he asked Hedwig, who was still sulking with her head under her wing.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling