frustrate

Such a delay would "frustrate the nature and purpose of the search," said the police, in their application for search warrants.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Supporting all that consumption is an economy that may frustrate Americans but is nonetheless keeping spending habits afloat.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

It said she was engaged in “gamesmanship… familiar in capital litigation … designed to frustrate … ‘the State’s strong interest in finality and the surviving victims’ right to closure.”

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026

If he can frustrate Uruguay the same way, Cape Verde could be through to the round of 32.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

I can’t understand what she’s saying, of course, which seems to frustrate the squirrel.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott

Smith was discussing opportunities for business leaders and employees to unlock the potential of AI—a challenge that frustrates many senior executives, as WSJ Leadership Institute President Alan Murray noted—rather than highlighting marketing in particular.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

"As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time. And on the advice of my doctors, I won't be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet."

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

Angelenos don’t mind haters — it’s the type of city that frustrates residents even on its best days.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

From what you say in your letter, it frustrates you that he does not seem to understand — or respect — what this $6 million in retirement savings mean to you.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026

She frustrates not only her teachers, but sometimes also her friends.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

As teams drag mattresses and wooden planks onto the truck, they tell a similarly frustrated story.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Yet he remains frustrated with cadres he deems are not implementing his orders.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026

She’s been in the minority in these cases, and we can understand if she’s frustrated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Higher fuel costs have dinged industry profits and left many travelers frustrated with flight disruptions and higher fares.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

“No, not that he’s actually Dr. King. That he’s someone who—” I lay back on the floor and looked up at the ceiling, frustrated.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

"That's very frustrating as someone trying to figure out, like, what is your specific stance on this specific issue?"

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

“Unfortunately, we weren’t able to accommodate it at that time. Telling constituents no to basic service requests is frustrating for residents and for us, and it’s part of why the council member ran for office.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

The commenter had spent considerable time walking delivery workers through specialty aisles and negotiating alternatives, an especially frustrating undertaking when dietary restrictions were involved.

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026

"We had a run of games where results haven't been good enough. It was frustrating for everyone. This will definitely energise us."

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

After a few frustrating attempts to get help for mental and physical problems, they often walked away, convinced the government didn’t care.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge