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Meanwhile, Barris was bridling at ABC’s conservatism and bureaucracy.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2017

In Newport last week, everyone was bridling at the rules.

From Time Magazine Archive

He was bridling up for a volley of threats when the bishop cut him short, and ordered him off at the double.

From Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln A Short Story of One of the Makers of Mediaeval England by Marson, Charles L. (Charles Latimer)

"Listen to that good old beef talking, will you?" said Joe Stallings, as he was bridling his horse.

From The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days by Adams, Andy

I followed his gaze of admiring fondness to where Mrs. Jarvis was, bridling and simpering under Esculapius's compliments.

From Stories of the Foot-hills by Graham, Margaret Collier