rankle
Example Sentences
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The defeat and the nature of it will rankle, especially because she was considered a serious challenger for the title.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
But the lack of progress on the issue has started to rankle the Los Angeles Police Protective League, the union for officers below the rank of lieutenant.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
By the time Boyle was released in 1980, he had also become a bestselling author, - but the controversy over the special unit had started to rankle with elements of the Scottish public.
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024
Maher’s long-running show is a reliable buzz-generator, often for reasons that rankle progressives.
From Salon • Sep. 14, 2024
I was proud of my sister, but that year, something began to rankle beneath the pride.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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