fumed

Example Sentences

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Moscow later fumed that this had led to the fall of Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Meanwhile, a customer fumed that she was going to be late for work at the port: Her car key was in the pocket of the man ICE had taken away.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2025

“She’s almost dead before you decide to give her care,” Harris fumed.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024

Kaye fumed when reporter Greg Gittrich told him of his intention to accept a full scholarship to Columbia University rather than continuing to deliver scoops on the scandal-plagued Belmont Learning Complex high school construction project.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2024

Many at school wept for their classmate, but Claudette fumed.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose