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irritation

[ir-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌɪr ɪˈteɪ ʃən /




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Roberts quoted this second interview with evident irritation.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

The movie is well-written but haphazardly made, with some choppy editing and a soundtrack of Cheech & Chong original songs that frequently drown out the dialogue to the point of irritation.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

But for a section of female members, the place has been a source of irritation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Even my own feelings for those motorized metal coolers are fueled by existential disappointment as much as personal irritation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

I couldn’t take it anymore, their irritation with me, their expectation that I should just be meek and accept it.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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