irking

Example Sentences

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He met his wife, Rebecca, at a wedding in 1992 that he attended as a friend’s plus one, irking her by interrupting her conversation with the bride.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

The head of German auto industry group VDA decried the EU parliament's decision, saying it sent a "devastating sign" and risked irking Mercosur countries.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Green Day rang in the new year by irking the richest man in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2024

"If the same situation occurs again, I would stop production altogether," he said, reiterating that he would have made that decision even at the risk of irking clients like Apple.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2023

"I have no desire or intention of irking you up, sir," he said.

From Frank Merriwell's Backers The Pride of His Friends by Standish, Burt L.