irritate

Example Sentences

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That kind of dust is known to irritate the airways making it easier for bacteria to go from harmlessly sitting there to invading the body.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

In larger amounts, it can also irritate the body, sometimes leading to skin rashes or digestive discomfort.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2026

Is there one you bought specifically to irritate Don Henley?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Whatever it is will offer plenty to irritate us.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

A training officer named Hill told us that our job would be unusually difficult, because “OJTs irritate inmates.”

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover