aggravation
Example Sentences
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The stop-start feature helps lower emissions—and raises Americans’ aggravation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Kathy Cady, who served as his victims’ rights attorney, is now the head of Hochman’s Bureau of Victims’ Services, another point of aggravation for the relatives fighting for the brothers release.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025
Despite maintaining no wrongdoing, Ms Bellamy said she offered to take down the recipes from future reprints "to prevent further aggravation", and that this was communicated "swiftly" to Ms Maehashi.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2025
“The risk of reinjury or aggravation is higher during the initial phase, when movement is being reintroduced.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2025
James glanced in disbelief and aggravation at Laurent and exchanged another brief look with Victoria, whose eyes still flickered edgily from face to face.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
Vocabulary lists containing aggravation
Good Grief!: Grav, Griev
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Old Yeller
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