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as in hostility
a deep-seated ill will
her kindly feelings turned to gall when she found out her nephew only wanted her money
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2
as in nerve
shameless boldness
I can't believe he had the gall to ask me how much I weigh
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as in to wear
to damage or diminish by continued friction
move that rope so the sharp edge of the hull doesn't gall it
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as in to bother
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
humming through your nose like that absolutely galls me
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Recent Examples of gall
Peter Rubin, Longreads, 19 Sep. 2024
The females will then find a gall, or a growth on a plant caused by mites, insects or some other kind of infestation.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2024
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 18 July 2024
It was particularly galling given he had been deemed fit enough only for the bench and the game was effectively already lost when he was introduced.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
And Big Government had the gall to charge me $35 to get in?
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But what happened after a bullet nicked Trump’s ear was also galling, former Secret Service agents and experts in protecting prominent figures said.
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America’s first Black female doctor also faced open hostility from the white medical establishment.—
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Despite frequent instances of both sides accusing one another of violating the truce, the elusive breakthrough led to the longest cessation of hostilities since the war began, as well as the release of 33 Israelis from Hamas captivity and nearly 2,000 Palestinians from Israeli prisons.—
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Calcium is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth and regulating nerve function.—
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The robot is designed to treat complex patient problems in the field of reconstructive surgery, lymphatic surgery, peripheral nerve repair and trauma.—
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In the selfie, Lizzo wore a gray graphic T-shirt and a pair of black underwear.—
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Others wear sweatshorts and the pirate-like Raiders jerseys of our city’s former football team.—
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Chicago Bears - Will Campbell, OL, LSU Will Campbell has fallen a bit due to his shorter arm length, but that likely won't bother Ben Johnson.—
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Because Congress never bothered to write a law to establish it.—
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First, coffee is significantly more acidic than matcha, which can irritate some people's stomachs or cause heartburn.—
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She’s disillusioned with her boyfriend and irritated by her mother.—
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Trump has held a public, longstanding grudge against VOA, Politico noted.—
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When Mia came onto the franchise, her ability to let insults roll off her back was an asset; a cast that holds grudges is the nail in the coffin for any franchise.—
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Most are due to unnecessary escalation, creating disengagement, authoritative behaviors, arrogance and ego.—
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Musk’s casual Friday attire just shows his arrogance and disrespect for American government.—
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Conversely, poor communication quickly erodes credibility, limiting potential growth.—
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Over time, excessive tilling leads to eroded and diminished topsoil, polluted waterways and ultimately less-vigorous crops and harvests.—
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“Gall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gall. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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