There was a rankling in his chest after the argument that he couldn't shake.

A small, careless remark kept rankling in Maria's thoughts, spoiling her mood for days.

Even after years of reconciliation, the ranklings from their bitter argument resurfaced at every family gathering.

The manager's casual dismissal of her concerns continued to rankle long after the meeting ended.

The old betrayal became a rankle that he could not ignore, poisoning every memory.

She pretends not to notice, but the unfair promotion rankles her more than she admits.

Her criticism rankled long after the meeting ended.

He ranklingly reminded her of the mistake during the meeting, leaving an awkward silence.