Example Sentences

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The backlash has nettled the president, who prides himself on his negotiating skills.

From BBC • May 22, 2018

This resistance has nettled the bank and its president, A.W.

From Time Magazine Archive

S'life, how that little Word has nettled me!

From The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II by Summers, Montague

Your Resolution to stop the Embarkation here I fancy has nettled Burgoyne.

From The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 4 by Cushing, Harry Alonzo