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frustration

[fruh-strey-shuhn] / frʌˈstreɪ ʃən /


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So I got her frustration, but in the end, a deserving champ prevailed.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

“She knows people are innocent but she doesn’t care,” Brooks said of Murrill during a recent interview, his voice rising with frustration.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

That frustration was shared by Paul Price, who survived the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 but lost his partner, Elaine McIver.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Bass, in an interview, said she understands the frustration of people who live near the encampments.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

She threw her hat off in frustration, her face red and streaked with tears.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

Their decision to issue such a pointed statement reflects frustrations outside of full members with aspects of ICC decision making.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Harris-Dawson, who did not attend the meeting, responded to the community’s frustrations in an email to The LA Local.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

The waning labor-force participation rate is also likely a reflection of job hunters’ rising frustrations as they try to find work.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

Residents in the worst-affected areas have vented their frustrations by setting piles on trash on fire or banging on pots and pans.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

It was one of the greatest frustrations of my life.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi




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