frustrate

Such a delay would "frustrate the nature and purpose of the search," said the police, in their application for search warrants.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

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

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

The absence of an Eiffel challenger continued to frustrate Burnham.

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

I have seen similar essays throughout my eight decades of life, and the subject frustrates me — though perhaps not for the reason you might suspect.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

"Politics in sport, when you're the performer, it frustrates you. But if you get too frustrated, all it's going to do is upset your own performance."

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 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

It frustrates him that his mom, 55, is still wary of opening a Roth IRA.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

I know where she’s coming from with all of this, but it still frustrates me.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

Angel City fans are frustrated by the team’s poor results, saying trust has been broken by losses amid constant leadership and player changes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

As Fielder clarifies the punchline, Holmes breaks down in tears across from him, frustrated that she can’t understand.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

It was a time when Flynn, who was eventually diagnosed with bipolar disorder, was insecure, frustrated with his life and struggling with his mental health.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The disasters themselves are difficult to predict and price, so investors get frustrated with issuers that fail to disclose how they are preparing for such events.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

“It’s not a great map,” said Jake, sounding frustrated.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

He said the current STL regulatory system was "very frustrating" for all interested parties.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

"It's so striking -- and frustrating -- that this is happening all over again," said Morton, noting that forests affected by the 2015 and 2023 El Niño events are once again catching fire.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel didn’t shy away from discussing his job security Thursday amid a frustrating 0-5 start to the season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

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

“Debbie,” she said, “I’m so sorry. It’s a very frustrating situation.”

From "Paper Towns" by John Green