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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

Boubacar Kamara: The midfielder is so crucial to how Villa play and he offered an important shield to frustrate the Gunners until Saka's opener.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 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

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

He used it to feed the plants and frustrate the slugs.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

He asks what they’re working on and what frustrates them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

But there is one thing that frustrates Randolph: “That he waited two years to come play for me.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 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

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

The sight of it frustrates me so much, I flip the page back too hard and accidentally rip its corner.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

She said Ostirion could also help Deutsche Bahn improve its relations with passengers, who are "often frustrated" by inaccurate schedules and chaotic communications.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

The animals’ success has delighted conservationists but frustrated some cattle ranchers, whose livelihood can become dinner for the endangered canids.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

As long as that’s true, it’s inevitable that women will feel frustrated and resentful.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

While she expected parenthood to change things - when elements of Clive's personality appeared to shift she spent years frustrated.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

And if I ever got frustrated about messing up, she’d say, “This is supposed to be fun, Gracie. Just enjoy it!”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

After making his debut as a 16-year-old striker for Queen's Park, Ferguson ended up at St Johnstone, where he endured a frustrating spell and nearly quit football for a new life in Canada.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

“It’s a frustrating one if you’re trying to find one, especially for new graduates and others entering the workforce.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

The frustrating answer is that we may never know.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

Herbert’s pass-catchers have been inconsistent, too, struggling with pre-snap communication, frustrating — sometimes comical — drops and, of course, injuries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

It is always so frustrating to have your questions unanswered time and time again.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung