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The deal will reshape France’s telecom sector, cutting the number of major operators from four to three—a level that some regulators have previously bristled at, fearing it could lead to higher prices for consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Carrick bristled when the term 'on the beach' was used in relation to a team that is virtually guaranteed to finish third regardless of what happens in their final three matches.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

For larger, firmer areas like her back, she preferred the bristled side.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Women on the jury bristled when Meta attorney Andrew Stanner needled Kaley’s former therapist over her credentials during a tense cross examination on Wednesday — “You have a master’s degree, right?”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

The Valkyrian skyline bristled with peaks that I’d been reading about since I was a child.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer