irritate

Example Sentences

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"That happens when you don't completely kill the bacteria but merely irritate them," Mons says.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

Tina says there's also a fine line between refreshing and overdoing it as "very aggressive ice exposure can irritate sensitive skin or trigger rosacea, so keep it gentle".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

The justices have already dealt with the contraceptive mandate and the Little Sisters twice, and this latest challenge seems designed to irritate them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Failing to pass the package would create uncertainty for Tesla shareholders and likely irritate Musk.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

It’s really starting to irritate me how she never leaves the house, how she smiles like the maid walking in every morning is the best part of her day.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett