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"I am sure he does, Mrs. Brenton," Olive assured her, with gentle malice, for not in vain was "the poor fellow" phrase rankling in her mind.

The Brentons Anna Chapin Ray 1905

"I have no 'rankling' fear, anger, consciousness of refutation."

Select Speeches of Daniel Webster, 1817-1845 Daniel Webster 1817

Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba accused Mark Teixeira of stealing signs Tuesday, then made the same claim against Andruw Jones Wednesday, rankling the Yankees.

Jones, Teixeira Deny That They Were Stealing Signs 2011

But border security has tightened significantly since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, rankling both American and Canadian businesses.

Canada, U.S. Near Broad Pact on Trade Paul Vieira 2011

Dr. Coffin said, "Because there are no rankling unanswered questions, and because Alex and I simply adored each other, the wound for me is deep, but clean."

Rev. Dr. Martha R. Jacobs: Spiritually Seeking A Death Both 'Beautiful And Painful' Rev. Dr. Martha R. Jacobs 2012

Snaff looked out at the folk that streamed down the avenue—every intelligent race in Kryta, all going peacefully about their business, coursing through a rankling maze of streets.

GuildWars Edge of Destiny J. Robert King 2011

Mr. Griffin, previously at Meredith Corp., had moved aggressively to shake up the publishing house, by reorganizing divisions and hiring outsiders for key roles, rankling long-time executives at the company who felt marginalized, according to people familiar with the matter.

Time Inc. Finds Its Future in Digital Ad Executive Russell Adams 2011

The interval was, consequently, spent in inaction; his grief only became more deep and rankling, when he had leisure for reflection; and at length it took so fast hold of his mind, that at the end of three months he lay on a bed of sickness, incapable of any exertion.

Chapter 1 2010

Mr. Hastings is betting that rankling subscribers is preferable to falling behind those changes.

Netflix CEO Unbowed Ethan Smith 2011

The interval was consequently spent in inaction; his grief only became more deep and rankling, when he had leisure for reflection; and at length it took so fast hold of his mind, that at the end of three months he lay on a bed of sickness, incapable of any exertion.

Chapter 1 2010