irritation

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Short-term effects may also include skin irritation and eye problems.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

Residents nearby expressed sadness for the Guthries’ plight, combined with irritation at the disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

But it started to feel, for Manchester United, Ilett's long wait for the club to win five games in a row had become an unwanted irritation.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Residents began to complain of an “unbearable” stench that they said caused headaches, nausea, and eye, ear and nose irritation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Mrs. de Vries has walked to one of those shelves and is looking back at me with irritation, waiting for me to help her push it aside.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse