irritating

Example Sentences

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This trip to Brooklyn, and the other trips, were a little less irritating, though.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Such reactions can range from responses with “no clinical manifestations” to irritating rashes to life-threatening conditions such as anaphylactic shock, which constricts breathing and impairs motor function.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

As characters, they may be flamboyant and/or ironic in a way often denied to the central investigators, whom they are likely to find a little irritating.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

For months, Graham worked the issue, at times irritating senior White House aides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Usually bird puns off my name are irritating, but it’s like she doesn’t even realize she’s doing it.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon