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annoying

[uh-noi-ing] / əˈnɔɪ ɪŋ /


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If so, I’ll defer to what my father told me was mine: asking annoying questions.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

She told detectives she left the puppy at a park because it had been annoying her boyfriend by biting on his shoes and belongings, according to department spokesperson Natalie Garcia.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Not scoring against Slovenia was annoying; not scoring against Switzerland - in the circumstances - was understandable; not scoring and winning in Skopje would be a horrible outcome.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

“Don’t quit. Keep your job — keep it despite having an annoying boss or colleagues. Keep the health insurance coming as long as you can,” Samuel said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

It’s super annoying, but it feels like I don’t have a choice.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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