exasperation
Example Sentences
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Afterward, several jurors expressed their shock and exasperation; they’d sat through the whole trial, they told the press, and were ready to convict.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
I also heard from Stefanie Keenan, who had a clever idea a few years ago, born of exasperation with City Hall.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Standing next to the blown-out windows and cracked walls of her apartment in Tel Aviv, Liat Zvi voices an exasperation many Israelis say they feel.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Residents of Kyoto and other tourist hotspots have expressed exasperation with selfie-taking crowds, and now an online backlash against Japan fever is growing.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
“Don’t make dear Mr. Bangs explain it to you again,” she said, with a bit of exasperation coloring her voice.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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