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frustration

[fruh-strey-shuhn] / frʌˈstreɪ ʃən /


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In another exchange, Tsurui expressed frustration with a colleague who had offered what he thought was an overly optimistic timetable for installing new plate readers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"We are sorry for the worry and frustration these delays are causing."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Unfortunately, that may result in feelings of anger, frustration, anxiety or hopelessness.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

The United States meanwhile voiced frustration that its preferred candidate, Italian diplomat Antonio Zanardi Landi, failed to garner consensus, and threatened to walk away from the peacekeeping body.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“Okay,” I said, looking up at the darkening sky in frustration.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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