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It’s not something the group is determined to pursue but the idea has now advanced far enough to reportedly irk some of its allies.

In fact, Gen Zers are more likely to create their own product and brand to replace the brand that has irked them.

From Digiday

They are a beloved part of our lifestyle, but when untrained, they terrorize wildlife, chase bikers, irk passersby, and cause trouble on trails.

None, however, irks insiders in a presidential operation like the 100-Day contest.

From Time

Elrich irked smart-growth advocates in 2019 for questioning housing targets set by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

But sometimes he veers into territory that could irk staunch patriots.

He was like a fly condemned to spend his life in the irk-some society of the spider.

The restrictions of the house began to irk her, and she was afraid of the garden.

The school drew revenues from the mills on the Irk in the days when that stream ran in limpid purity into the Irwell.

But even an influence as kindly as this gentle, indulgent old man's may irk.

When he had apparently made all ready, he stooped down again and smoothed out a ruck, lest its discomfort should irk the dead.

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On this page you'll find 112 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to irk, such as: annoy, bother, disturb, gall, inconvenience, and irritate.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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