has bristled
- present perfect of bristle (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Aronowitz has bristled at this sort of criticism.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
If kitten ownership is a benefit of fame, Roan has bristled at the downsides.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2025
The U.S. has said Rusesabagina was unlawfully detained, while Rwanda has bristled at the criticism, saying it would not be intimidated.
From Reuters ● Mar. 25, 2023
Men and women in suits are suspected to be lawyers for Scientology, as the church has bristled at its faith being dragged into the center of the rape trial.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2022
Among the reasons the union has bristled at that deadline: In 1990, the 32-day lockout cut spring training in half, but the full schedule of regular-season games was played, beginning a week later than usual.
From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 2022
