irate

Example Sentences

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Praise be, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has seen a great light—or maybe heard that voters are irate about their winter heating bills.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Still, many Kalshi traders were irate that a seemingly simple question on the prediction market could be undone by the fine print.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

“My client wasn’t defending herself against Mr. Bruster, but against” the irate customer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

During our investigation frustrated instructors emailed us - alongside irate learners and their parents - many of them sick at the idea of learners feeling they had to pay touts to get a test.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

“Did you expect a present, Miss Eyre? Are you fond of presents?” and he searched my face with eyes that I saw were dark, irate, and piercing.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë