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irate

[ahy-reyt, ahy-reyt] / aɪˈreɪt, ˈaɪ reɪt /


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Many sports fans were irate when the network aired a full-screen ad when play resumed after a water break during last Thursday’s Mexico–South Africa match.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

Torres bounced around three locations over the next four days with his father, girlfriend, three parakeets, a dog and a turtle named Squirt while fielding calls from irate and scared residents.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

It appears the moment of reckoning has arrived for BlueCo, who are now the target of an increasingly irate fanbase.

From BBC May 6, 2026

Allan initially appeared willing to engage, but grew irate when he realized he was being videotaped.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 5, 2026

Sparse strands of ginger hair gripped the irate customer’s balding head like a claw.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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