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irate

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


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In a poll released earlier this summer, the Brennan Center found voters are increasingly irate over corruption in government.

From Salon Aug. 31, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 5, 2026

Villa analyst Victor Manas urged Tindall to "show some respect" and "lose the finger" after the Newcastle number two repeatedly shushed a visibly irate Unai Emery at St James' Park.

From BBC Mar. 13, 2026

He’d forbidden me from bringing my camera to work after I’d photographed an irate man with an eye patch and a peg leg.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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