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Since then, Salisbury has sulked, turning a smoldering Tory eye on Macmillan's "liberal" policy of giving independence to the African colonies, and on Macmillan's witty, untitled Colonial Secretary.

From Time Magazine Archive

I know she was with him all the time he was here, and since he was metaphorically kicked off the premises she has sulked in her room.

From A Face Illumined by Roe, Edward Payson

Not every girl as pretty as Ethel is would care to notice him, and persist in it in spite of everything; yet he has sulked with her of late.

From The Talking Horse And Other Tales by Anstey, F.

She has sulked with me lately because I will not give in to her absurd fad about Lady Betty.

From Uncle Max by Carey, Rosa Nouchette