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BoE Governor Andrew Bailey had riled markets on Tuesday by saying British pension funds and other investors hit hard by a slump in bond prices had until that deadline to fix their problems.

From Reuters • Oct. 13, 2022

Elway, who had riled up his players by calling them soft during an eight-game skid, said he shared in the blame for Joseph’s deficient debut and needed to surround him with better personnel.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2018

He spoke about how he thought he was a bad vice captain and that he had riled former team-mates.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2016

Kimmage had riled Armstrong by asserting that the Texan was 'a cancer on cycling'.'

From The Guardian • Jan. 19, 2013

Waugh watched this until it had "riled" him sufficiently to loosen his temper and his language.

From The Second Generation by Phillips, David Graham