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aggravation

[ag-ruh-vey-shuhn] / ˌæg rəˈveɪ ʃən /




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The stop-start feature helps lower emissions—and raises Americans’ aggravation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Sweeping contentious issues under the rug and relegating them to wanton aggravation is one major way of letting these same topics fester.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s not the hassles and aggravation that most people put up with.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

That agreement expired last week, opening the door for further aggravation from the two investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

After enough aggravation, he’d retreat into his shell and harden over, and that would be the end of it.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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