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irate

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


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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

But since Levy's exit, Venkatesham has attracted increasing anger from irate sections of the fanbase.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

"Let me say this plainly: this is not a golden calf," he said later that night on X, referring to the Old Testament idol that famously made Moses irate after he received the Commandments.

From Barron's • May 8, 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

When the movement stills and the irate Spanish peters out, I gather my nerve and raise my head to take a gander at what I’m up against here.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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