irritant

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When observers gathered, the ICE officers deployed chemical irritants.

From Salon

OTTAWA—Canada anticipates progress with China on resolving trade irritants regarding canola and electric vehicles during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing this week, officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to a readout of the meeting from Carney’s office, the Canadian and Chinese leaders pledged to renew their relationship, and work toward resolving trade irritants between the two economies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Also an irritant for some locals: Most of the power will go to Tokyo.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of the Arctic’s great tourist attractions is, for military planners, one of its great irritants: the northern lights.

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