ill feeling
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Of course, it would have been harder not to notice given the ferocity of ill feeling towards the Dane in recent weeks.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
The ill feeling toward him at the Stanislaus County district attorney’s office was no secret.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025
But even though the word “partnership” has been Macron’s rallying cry in Africa, some ill feeling lingers.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2023
Social media posts in recent days have shown photos and videos of girls who have fallen ill, feeling nauseaous or suffering heart palpitations.
From Reuters • Mar. 4, 2023
The last few hours had dispelled much of the ill feeling.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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