irk
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It is a rhetoric likely to irk bondholders.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Consider what Brunson said recently in response to being asked to share the basketball more, the sort of glory-curbing request that can irk an NBA star.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Mr Peirson is concerned that the nature of the Ministry of Defence building deal may irk businesses which have already committed to Serbia.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025
The pup appreciates doing things for pleasure, not efficiency, thus the gnomes irk him.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024
He and his new bride would come to them soon, though the Lady Una could be no more specific about the date of their arrival than this, and it appeared to irk her.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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