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exasperation

[ig-zas-puh-rey-shuhn] / ɪgˌzæs pəˈreɪ ʃən /


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“You won’t miss the statue,” the clerk said, the slightest tang of exasperation in his tone.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

The county council has also significantly reduced funding for local buses, to the exasperation of islanders.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

McIlroy briefly reclaimed a one-shot lead but gave that back with a bogey on 17, bending over in exasperation when he left a par putt just short.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The exasperation young people feel at older folks, with our fat bank accounts struggling to program our televisions or upload videos, is understandable.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

“What did you forget this time?” the custodian asks in exasperation.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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