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frustration

[fruh-strey-shuhn] / frʌˈstreɪ ʃən /


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Here, Bree experiences heartbreak, isolation, bewilderment, unconditional affection, joy, anger, frustration, regret and contentment.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2026

Vivienne's mix of frustration and relief over her diagnosis is a reaction I can relate to.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Feyenoord's general manager Robert Eenhoorn said he "cannot be happy" with their 5-2 victory in Leeuwarden, adding "frustration prevails too much for that".

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

Public frustration with it had boiled over in 2022, when Ticketmaster botched ticket sales for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

The food took away some of his frustration.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

One theory about the decline is that people are giving up the job hunt because of their frustrations.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

His fan base is building quickly because he takes on relatable everyday occurrences, frustrations and interactions.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Three races into this season, after the Japanese Grand Prix, the frustrations of driving the new hybrid engines of this year boiled over in Verstappen.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

But Guessos said that young people in the country lacked places "where they can express their frustrations, defend their rights and take part".

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

Garfield shared his frustrations with Secretary of State James Blaine.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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