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irksome

[urk-suhm] / ˈɜrk səm /


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Binface has characterized his Clacton campaign as “people vs. the establishment,” a framing that is no doubt irksome to Farage, who views himself decidedly as the people, not the establishment.

From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026

The lazy packaging is all the more irksome considering our car was a rear-drive variant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026

It’s sure to be another captivating, completely irksome and bleak look into animal welfare exploitation that will, hopefully, prompt action.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

"The rise of AI has raised concerns about low-quality content — also known as AI slop," YouTube chief executive Neal Mohan said of the irksome phenomenon.

From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026

With a tiny jerk of the head, Snape seemed to flick off an irksome fly.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling


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