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angering

  • present participle of anger.

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Every time the narrative comes close to truly condemning children’s access to devices, the movie pulls back in fear of isolating or angering the audience.

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

But Schnur said the governor likely also has concerns about angering one of his biggest backers.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2026

As recently as a year ago, they said, such a deal would have been unthinkable, because companies were nervous about angering Nvidia’s Huang.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

The bishops, often nervous about angering the public at a time when church attendance continues its steady decline, have to think carefully about whether to challenge these celebrity priests.

From Slate Jun. 8, 2026

She couldn’t risk angering him, because he was her only hope for a positive outcome.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti