Bristled

But their responses to the state bristled with the kind of litigious language often deployed in legal filings to overturn government decisions.

Lupinacci, a former assistant district attorney, and Mari, an attorney who owns her own law firm, bristled against this statement.

Russia bristled at suggestions that the opening of the crossings might be made permanent, and its Foreign Ministry accused the West of trying to get aid “exclusively” to areas not controlled by the Syrian government.

The Christian Democrats bristled at the tone of Moro’s letters — the undignified pleading, the insistence that the Italian government negotiate for his release.

At the news conference, Gov. Josh Green and Bissen bristled when asked about that mistrust and how they can assure the public they will do all that’s needed to help the community rebuild.

His penalty, though, bristled with assurance.

Others have bristled at the town’s decision to close parks and playing fields at dusk to discourage outdoor activities at night, saying the closures were uncomfortably reminiscent of government lockdowns and mask rules during the coronavirus pandemic.

Their debut album showcased a scrappy blend of metal, punk and bubblegum pop that bristled with youthful naivete and unrepentant sleaze.

The WNBA has bristled at the criticism when it has addressed the issue publicly at all.

Use a stiff-bristled brush to clean equipment.

While I bristled at the heavy taxes on cigarettes, I rationalized that the extra money was worth the experience and felt privileged to be able to afford it.

While she bristled at media interest at first, she has accepted the role swimming plays in her life without letting it define her.

Beijing has bristled at its perceived encirclement by the U.S., its allies and partner nations in recent weeks.

Democrats bristled at Miller’s response to questions about his role, as a White House lawyer, in responding to a GAO investigation of the president’s handling of military aid to Ukraine — a central issue that led to Trump’s impeachment.

For infants, McCabe recommends using only water and a soft-bristled toothbrush or fingerbrush that is worn on an adult’s finger.

Some Democrats questioned the stated threat posed by Iraq and bristled at President George W. Bush’s broad request.

TV scientist Lord Winston (Lab), whose famous Merv Hughes moustache twitched and bristled with irritation, reckoned the idea had all the makings of a Government shambles.

When the idea of Idris Elba playing the spy gathered some steam in years past, some people bristled at the idea of him playing James Bond.

Any number of current and former servicemen have bristled at this.

Arceneaux, however, bristled when asked about the competition at receiver.