frustrate

They raise costs, squeeze margins, and frustrate managers.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026

“There’s immense amount of pressure, and sometimes that pressure can get you and frustrate you in different ways,” said Clark.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026

In fact, entire Reddit forums and YouTube channels are devoted to what’s called “scambaiting,” the practice of intentionally engaging with scammers to frustrate or troll them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

Tech industry analyst Paolo Pescatore said while Amazon's move may frustrate owners of models which still work, the decision was "understandable from a security and support perspective".

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026

The absence of an Eiffel challenger continued to frustrate Burnham.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

The process -- and the sheer size of the state of 40 million people -- means California is always slow to finalize results, a fact that frustrates voters of all stripes.

From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 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

"He has only been able to have weekend leave for the past three weeks, in a wheelchair, which frustrates him greatly: it feels like a sad step backward."

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026

Based on Donald E. Westlake’s novel “The Hunter,” “Point Blank” has all the makings of a highly involving thriller, but Mr. Boorman consistently frustrates these expectations with more artistic aims.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026

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

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

"The Australian Government is deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed that authorities in Laos are not pursuing the most serious charges," Foreign Minister Penny Wong said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

But job seekers are frustrated by the new rules of the job hunt.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

France, meanwhile, must prepare for the third-place play-off after being frustrated by a midfield masterclass and managing just three attempts on target.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Washington has been frustrated by signs Beijing is quickly expanding its arsenal and rebuffing its efforts to discuss arms control.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

I breathe slowly, trying to hold back frustrated tears.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

For environmental groups, Paxton often served as a frustrating blocker.

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026

The illness is characterized by discomfort, and while it can be frustrating when symptoms relapse, it’s not life-threatening for most people, according to the CDC.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026

She called the lack of serious opposition frustrating.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

But she still had to endure a "frustrating" months-long job hunt.

From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026

Why did she always have to be so frustrating?

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda