Joe is very angry by his boss's decision to promote James. vs Joe is very angry about his boss's decision to promote James.

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Joe is very angry by his boss's decision to promote James' implies that Joe is angry because of his boss's decision, suggesting a causal relationship. On the other hand, 'Joe is very angry about his boss's decision to promote James' indicates Joe's feelings towards the decision without necessarily implying a direct cause-effect relationship.

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

This phrase is correct and can be used to indicate that Joe is angry because of his boss's decision.

This phrase implies a causal relationship between Joe's anger and his boss's decision. It suggests that the decision is the reason for Joe's anger.

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

This phrase is also correct and indicates Joe's feelings towards his boss's decision without necessarily implying a direct cause-effect relationship.

This phrase simply states Joe's anger towards his boss's decision without specifying the reason for his anger. It focuses on Joe's emotional response.

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The King is very angry with him.
The second letter, from Max, is very angry.
Datak is very angry with you.
Be kind... ...or mom iS very angry.
John is very angry with the way that Jerry treated me.
Maureen is very angry with the world.
Robert. Your mother is very angry with me.
Jeremenko is very angry with you.
I think Robert is very angry.
My brain is very angry at me.
Mr. Wisnievska is very angry.
Sir Leicester is very angry with Mr Rouncewell.
Hurry... your uncle is very angry
He is very angry when he's hungery.
And the world is very angry.
Tadashi is very angry tonight, watch out for him
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I'm talking about his boss and his boss's boss.
She's obviously very angry about something.

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Joe is very angry by his boss's decision to promote James. vs Joe is very angry about his boss's decision to promote James.