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Joe is very angry _about_______ his boss's decision to promote James. vs Joe is very angry ___by_____ his boss's decision to promote James.

Both phrases are not correct. The preposition 'about' or 'by' is not typically used in this context. A more appropriate preposition to use would be 'at' or 'with'.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 602 views

Joe is very angry _about_______ his boss's decision to promote James.

This phrase is not correct. The preposition 'about' is not commonly used in this context.

Instead of 'about', you can use 'at' or 'with' to express anger towards a specific action or decision.

Alternatives:

  • joe is very angry at his boss's decision to promote james.
  • joe is very angry with his boss's decision to promote james.

Joe is very angry ___by_____ his boss's decision to promote James.

This phrase is not correct. The preposition 'by' is not commonly used in this context.

Instead of 'by', you can use 'at' or 'with' to express anger towards a specific action or decision.
  • Robert. Your mother is very angry with me.
  • Maureen is very angry with the world.
  • John is very angry with the way that Jerry treated me.
  • Jeremenko is very angry with you.
  • I think Robert is very angry.
  • Datak is very angry with you.
  • He is very angry when he's hungery.
  • My brain is very angry at me.
  • Mr. Wisnievska is very angry.
  • The King is very angry with him.
  • The second letter, from Max, is very angry.
  • Be kind... or mom iS very angry.
  • Hurry... your uncle is very angry
  • Sir Leicester is very angry with Mr Rouncewell.
  • But the spirit in this place is very angry and the souls that died here continue to suffer.
  • Gentlemen, the President is very angry that his Internet still isn't working.
  • Tadashi is very angry tonight, watch out for him
  • And the world is very angry.
  • So now the other person, the one who got dumped, is very angry.
  • I jump into the water and swim to the shore and father is very angry and wants to know where I left my things, why I left the gold in the boat.

Alternatives:

  • joe is very angry at his boss's decision to promote james.
  • joe is very angry with his boss's decision to promote james.

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