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Recent Examples of angrily
Californians nonetheless angrily defy nature.
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David Wolpe, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
And, besides, he could be seen bear-hugging his players, as well as those of Newcastle, within moments of being led away from Barrott, twice turning back to shout and angrily gesticulate in the referee’s direction.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Trump angrily denied her account.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
The Serbian big man took exception, angrily confronting Dort then exchanging shoves with Thunder center Jaylin Williams.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Hours before the killings, the internet was shut off to relocate the home’s Wi-Fi router from Bushey’s bedroom to his mother’s room, which Pirrello said prompted Bushey to angrily confront an AT&T technician at the house.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Beijing reacted angrily in November when new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned against Chinese aggression towards Taiwan, and China’s position has hardened since her landslide election victory this month.
—semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
His long-standing practice of leading Christmas Day services at Cook County Jail, angrily imploring inmates at times to make better choices and to take control of their lives.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
In November, LaVine had an altercation with a Kings season ticket holder who shouted angrily at him during a timeout, criticizing his effort and defense in a viral video moment.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
David Wolpe, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
And, besides, he could be seen bear-hugging his players, as well as those of Newcastle, within moments of being led away from Barrott, twice turning back to shout and angrily gesticulate in the referee’s direction.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Trump angrily denied her account.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
The Serbian big man took exception, angrily confronting Dort then exchanging shoves with Thunder center Jaylin Williams.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Hours before the killings, the internet was shut off to relocate the home’s Wi-Fi router from Bushey’s bedroom to his mother’s room, which Pirrello said prompted Bushey to angrily confront an AT&T technician at the house.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Beijing reacted angrily in November when new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned against Chinese aggression towards Taiwan, and China’s position has hardened since her landslide election victory this month.
—semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
His long-standing practice of leading Christmas Day services at Cook County Jail, angrily imploring inmates at times to make better choices and to take control of their lives.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
In November, LaVine had an altercation with a Kings season ticket holder who shouted angrily at him during a timeout, criticizing his effort and defense in a viral video moment.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angrily
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Atlanta police officers responding to the scene found Leon sitting on the ground in handcuffs, acting belligerently and attempting to stand while mumbling.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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As if the question arose, thought Leonora scornfully.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Hazel swung the lamp in her hand and looked contemptuously at Ginny, surrounded by the naturalists and the teachers, who whispered encouragement.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Men sneered contemptuously at them, while teenagers used their names as insults.—
Mikhail Zygar,
Vanity Fair,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Angrily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angrily. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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