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aggravating

[ag-ruh-vey-ting] / ˈæg rəˌveɪ tɪŋ /


















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Judge Huw Rees said a previous caution against Carter and the fact that substantial quantity of ammunition was found in conjunction with the banned weapon were aggravating factors.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

He said the international community needed to do more to prevent foreign trawlers operating illegally in the region, aggravating locals.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

But Nexstar seems to be only aggravating the tension between its professed Middle America branding and its actual business moves.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

She said Swalwell’s denials of the online accusations in the week leading up to the stories’ publication were aggravating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Also, he still wasn’t letting me drive Mom’s car, which was getting more aggravating by the day.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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