Example Sentences

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The president is fuming at the justices as they prepare to take up his next big case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Mom is fuming, but she hasn’t said anything to him because she doesn’t have the energy to argue.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 2025

It’s no wonder Roman is fuming when he confronts Connor — though that does not excuse how mean he is.

From New York Times • May 8, 2023

“Even when he is fuming and furious, he’s still a little bit funny.”

From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2023

We shall be dreadfully late, and Robert is fuming.

From Old Kensington by Thackeray, Miss