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Evans' somewhat impulsive style and his insistence on rapid change had nettled some veterans on the staff.

From Time Magazine Archive

He was in a hurry and it was obvious that something had nettled him and that he was in no humor to be delayed.

From Ted and the Telephone by Stecher, William F. (William Frederick)

It had nettled the Rev. Williams a little to hear his son called simple-minded, after the boy had shown that his knowledge of the deep things of the Bible surpassed his own, hence his reply.

From The Pastor's Son by Walter, William W.

In refusing the room and windows that looked full-face into those of Mrs. Plume, Blakely had nettled her.

From An Apache Princess A Tale of the Indian Frontier by Remington, Frederic

Her unfortunate and un-American phrase, "my good man," had nettled the conductor, and besides his train was losing time.

From Betty Gordon at Boarding School The Treasure of Indian Chasm by Emerson, Alice B.