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frustrate

[fruhs-treyt] / ˈfrʌs treɪt /


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

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, according to property portal Zoopla, as high mortgage rates frustrate potential buyers.

From BBC Jun. 29, 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

They raise costs, squeeze margins, and frustrate managers.

From MarketWatch Jun. 6, 2026

Expecting them to will only frustrate both the children and yourself.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

It’s also what frustrates his critics, who suggest he’s taking less sophisticated, everyday investors for a ride.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 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

The process -- and the sheer size of the state of 40 million residents -- means California is always slow to finalize results, a fact that frustrates voters of all stripes.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

What frustrates him is how long they've been there.

From BBC Jan. 10, 2026

And as these meetings were the only opportunity Marco was given to see his instructor, the continued absence frustrates him.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Several years ago he became increasingly frustrated with the professionalism that has overtaken the larger Southland high schools — he has been outspoken against the constant stream of transfers — so he had an idea.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

Doctors are frustrated because they are bogged down with patients.

From Slate Aug. 22, 2026

She recently traveled to the Texas Panhandle, a rural part of the state, and heard from frustrated locals.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

It is no surprise that City's rivals are frustrated.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

“So I have to wait all year?” she said, frustrated.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

“But it’s not like I’m frustrated just because I’m playing at home or anything. Whether it’s on the road or at home, it would be frustrating, just not helping the team win games.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

"He found it satisfying but frustrating at the same time. It was fiddly work, and frustrating work," Dr Henry said.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

They go to WSG Tirol on Sunday having collected four points from their opening two matches - a win over Hartberg and a frustrating 1-1 draw at Wolfsberg, where Salzburg dominated.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

But if they are also the person who makes meetings less painful and teamwork less frustrating, they might have a better chance at nabbing that job.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

I also can’t seem to get the hurdles down, and it’s getting so frustrating.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée




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