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  • Affronted that an important U.S. ally would be required to abide by its international legal obligations and that the United States should help ensure such compliance, Senator Clinton strongly condemned the decision.

    Hillary Endorsed By String Of Weeklies In New Hampshire 2009

  • Affronted with the master, and enraged with the man, Lynmere stroamed petulantly up and down the room, with loud and marked steps, that called, or at least disturbed the attention of everyone, exclaiming, at every turning, 'A confounded country this!

    Camilla 2008

  • The way the seats are squashed all together on planes these days, the Affronted Mama would've likely not had room to wedge a blanket between her baby's head and the seatback in front of her.

    Thursday Miscellany - Bigger, Longer and Uncut! 2006

  • Affronted, the housekeeper straightened her shoulders, a parody of outraged authority.

    Soul Learner_Tobsha 2006

  • Affronted, the snake writhed off at a good rate of speed into a hobble-bush, and next thing, a loud shriek came from the other side of the bush.

    A Breath of Snow and Ashes Gabaldon, Diana 2005

  • Affronted at my supposed contempt, the soldier with great vociferation swore I was either dumb or deaf if not both, and that I looked as if I could not say Bo to a goose.

    The Adventures of Roderick Random 2004

  • Affronted, she looked away from him, but could not escape his words.

    Ship Of Destiny Hobb, Robin 2000

  • Affronted, Tim was all business when he responded and Frederick made a mental note to be effusive in his thanks once he'd gotten what he wanted.

    Firestorm Barr, Nevada 1996

  • Affronted, he said, “Have you ever known me to make a mistake with a message, Gemma?”

    Leave the Grave Green Deborah Crombie 1995

  • Affronted, she challenges him to a beauty contest.

    Blue Adept Anthony, Piers 1981

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