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ire

[ahyuhr] / aɪər /


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If you’re an NFL or NBA fan and you’re worried the game isn’t going to be interrupted by a maddening, extended instant replay review, don’t worry: The World Cup has your ire covered.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

The three-minute breaks, which interrupt the games during the 22nd and 67th minutes, have drawn the ire of soccer fans worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Norwood drew intense ire from many Hollywood actors last year, when an executive behind her creation said Norwood would soon be signed to a talent agency.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

In the same part of town, called Chacao, the Interim President, Delcy Rodriguez, took a tour with the mayor and was on the receiving end of residents' ire.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

In this way I learned that archaeologists have aroused the ire of some Native American activists.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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