irritable
Example Sentences
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I follow him to our darkened compartment, which is already occupied by three sleeping soldiers, a stout nun, and an irritable hen.
From Literature
He broke the Dutchman again on his opening serve in the second set and moved to 4-2, but it was a struggle and he became noticeably more irritable.
From Barron's
The findings may also be relevant for other conditions associated with gut inflammation, including irritable bowel syndrome, chronic liver disease, and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
From Science Daily
I began, turning my charm first on to Mrs. Maroney and then her irritable offspring.
From Literature
Her bloating and weight loss were originally put down to irritable bowel syndrome until she became so ill she ended up in A&E.
From BBC
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