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frustration

[fruh-strey-shuhn] / frʌˈstreɪ ʃən /


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I appreciate a suggestion to infuse playfulness into moments of potential frustration, namely “transition moments.”

From Slate • May 10, 2026

The newly-elected Reform councillor told the BBC he felt voters were willing to "give him a chance" due to their frustration with national politics.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The extraordinary difficulties she encountered in adopting her son range from heartbreaking frustration to pure joy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Newsom said the Sites Reservoir is critical for the state’s future, and he indicated some frustration about the pace at which it’s advancing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Mom exhales in frustration before she goes to open the door.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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