Example Sentences

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Bathers at the edge of the water watched smoke drifting from the Geldingadalir eruption, which had been fuming and flowing for months.

From Washington Post • Aug. 19, 2021

“Mercy 1” exclaimed Edna, who had been fuming.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

He was also furious that although President Nixon had said he’d be invited to the White House in 1972, the invitation never arrived; Bobby had been fuming about it for two decades.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

All day long she had been fuming at Izzy, both internally and aloud.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

As they were putting the racing saddle, bridles, and other gear into the vehicle, Charlie, who had been fuming ever since his defeat, caught sight of the missing lead-bag.

From Outback Marriage, an : a story of Australian life by Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton)