irritation
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It will hopefully help rid you of these feelings of impatience and irritation over not having your generous gift acknowledged.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Short-term exposure by inhalation can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue respiratory irritation and other adverse health effects, according to the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
With regard to his persistent irritation, he accepts that not all feelings lead to self-improvement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
"These are commonly used as heat stabilizers in PVC and have been linked with skin irritation, which is a common complaint among hair extension users."
From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026
A squirrel raiding our bird feeder natters at me in irritation before it hops away to try its luck at the bird feeder two houses over.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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