Example Sentences

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European capitals have chafed at being left on the sidelines in the U.S. talks with Russia and Ukraine over ending the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Many California teachers are passionate about the methods they already use and have chafed at a state-mandated approach to literacy education.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025

New arrivals also have chafed at the long wait to be transferred to the mainland; TV footage on Saturday showed hundreds surging toward the gate as police used shields to hold them back.

From Washington Times • Sep. 17, 2023

No president has openly defied that provision on the basis of deeming it unconstitutional, but many administrations have chafed against it.

From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2022

Up to this moment I do not believe that he has grudged one whit of all this, much as he may have chafed at all having proved unavailing.

From Border and Bastille by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)