frustrate
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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
“But our wills are free even to frustrate God’s intentions.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
I have seen similar essays throughout my eight decades of life, and the subject frustrates me — though perhaps not for the reason you might suspect.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026
It’s also what frustrates his critics, who suggest he’s taking less sophisticated, everyday investors for a ride.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 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
It is that love for the United States that thoroughly frustrates those around the world who thought our country represented freedom and diversity.
From Salon ● May 22, 2026
I know where she’s coming from with all of this, but it still frustrates me.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
"I felt utterly exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated and angry because of those experiences," she told BBC's Morning Live.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 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
To make us all feel crushed and frustrated.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
"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
After a frustrating stretch with the Chicago Sky, Angel Reese was shipped to Atlanta.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
The first few years were frustrating, as legislators and planners bickered over money and protocols.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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