irritating

Example Sentences

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Irritating as Sutton’s opinion was, it set into motion the final smack down between gay couples and the states that forbade their marriages.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2015

Irritating as it is, it does actually help to establish or regularly reinforce boundaries and it rarely leads to escalation.

From The Guardian • Jun. 10, 2014

But the fact that we live in the Age of the Irritating Parent shouldn’t be conflated with the rise of allergies.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2013

Irritating at first, the conceit works by meshing with Wagner's opera instead of conflicting with it.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2011

Irritating as Miss Kenton's behaviour was, I could not afford to give it much thought, for by then the first of the guests had arrived.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro