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were fuming
  • past progressive of fume.

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She added that she did not know whether or not her husband's then team-mates were "fuming" about Mr Mahrez not turning up for training.

From BBC • May 11, 2022

Down a coastal road, a group of fishermen were fuming at their elected leader about government officials sneaking into their diesel depot at night to fill up their own vehicles.

From Washington Post • Apr. 17, 2022

Wolves were fuming and claimed Ruben Neves was fouled by United midfielder Paul Pogba in the buildup, with their protests rejected by referee Mike Dean.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2021

Clooney and Soderbergh were fuming, according to the person.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2016

At first it was because they were fuming about what had happened.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau