Example Sentences

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Even President Trump, who had spent the previous year fuming at the Fed chair he had appointed, called to congratulate Powell as “my most improved player.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

DeReiss described the nans as "fuming" at first, but the situation quickly softened.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

At the same time, some residents are fuming that, despite the undergrounding work, most of the town’s neighborhoods still will have overhead telecommunications lines.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Newcastle's reign as League Cup holders is over after a pair of error-strewn performances over the two legs left boss Eddie Howe fuming.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

After War Admiral, fuming and frustrated, held up the start for eight minutes, victory in the Kentucky Derby came easily to him.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand