irksome
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Meanwhile, Keith, Boy Talk’s most talented vocalist, vibrates with rage at his showboating bandmates, particularly his irksome younger brother, and is mourning the sorry state of his marriage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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
But what makes that introduction to the world of “Holland” particularly irksome is not just that it’s mistrusting of its audience, but that it’s also mistrusting of the film itself.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2025
For politicians who have worked their entire life to get on this debate stage, Mr Ramaswamy's presence - at the centre of the stage no less - must be irksome.
From BBC • Aug. 23, 2023
He was finding these detentions particularly irksome because they cut into the already limited time he could have been spending with Ginny.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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