frustrate

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

In the first half, the reigning champions were pushed hard by a Dundee side that set out to be aggressive and frustrate the hosts, and that's just what they did.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

The team also committed 13 fouls to frustrate France and break up the flow.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 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

I can’t understand what she’s saying, of course, which seems to frustrate the squirrel.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott

Smith was discussing opportunities for business leaders and employees to unlock the potential of AI—a challenge that frustrates many senior executives, as WSJ Leadership Institute President Alan Murray noted—rather than highlighting marketing in particular.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 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

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

From what you say in your letter, it frustrates you that he does not seem to understand — or respect — what this $6 million in retirement savings mean to you.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026

Leaving such an easy trail to follow frustrates me, but what else can we do?

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

While knitters were frustrated that the piece was being represented by crochet, crocheters were irked that the piece talked so much about knitting.

From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026

In two extraordinary scenes, Mamdani was jeered by some of his supporters who have grown frustrated with his decisions in office and for not making good on certain campaign promises.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

People have fears of losing their jobs to AI, are worried about facing higher utility bills due to energy-hungry data centers, and feel frustrated about taxpayer-funded handouts for those facilities, he said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

It wasn't the river levels themselves that frustrated Sue.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

“But I’m not like you, Mom. I can’t just—I’m not always—” I squeeze my hands into fists, frustrated with myself.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

Walsh said their hesitancy in front of goal was "frustrating" and they know there is work to do in the second leg.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

In August, the couple took a preplanned two-week trip to France, frustrating Washington officials who already thought the team was moving too slowly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

The envy you’re describing is uncomfortable, frustrating and totally natural.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

“We’re still doing these chaotic things, which is really frustrating as a fan.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Like how nervous she gets before a big community service event or how frustrating it is when straight girls flirt with her.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone