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are rankling

  • present progressive
    of rankle.
    rankle
    verb (used without object)
    (of unpleasant feelings, experiences, etc.) to continue to cause keen irritation or bitter resentment within the mind; fester; be painful.

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At all levels, concerns about ice hockey’s head injuries, scant diversity and costs are rankling parents and prospective players, and Canadians are now investing their time and money in other sports.

From New York Times ● Dec. 17, 2019