frustrate

Supporting all that consumption is an economy that might frustrate Americans but is nonetheless keeping spending habits afloat.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

It said she was engaged in “gamesmanship… familiar in capital litigation … designed to frustrate … ‘the State’s strong interest in finality and the surviving victims’ right to closure.”

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026

Boubacar Kamara: The midfielder is so crucial to how Villa play and he offered an important shield to frustrate the Gunners until Saka's opener.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

If he can frustrate Uruguay the same way, Cape Verde could be through to the round of 32.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

It was excitement she felt, not restlessness, and she would not allow this evening to frustrate her.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

I have seen similar essays throughout my eight decades of life, and the subject frustrates me — though perhaps not for the reason you might suspect.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

That frustrates some locals, who say affluent keyholders enjoy one of the island’s most valuable resources at the expense of the public.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

"As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time. And on the advice of my doctors, I won't be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet."

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

Angelenos don’t mind haters — it’s the type of city that frustrates residents even on its best days.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

I know where she’s coming from with all of this, but it still frustrates me.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

As Fielder clarifies the punchline, Holmes breaks down in tears across from him, frustrated that she can’t understand.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

Caroline sees it differently: The client, in her view, changed her priorities during the project and grew frustrated with new, unrealistic expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

After not seeing any action as a true freshman, he was frustrated by the lack of playing time but stayed the course, working to see the field the following season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Both want to set up their own businesses but both are frustrated that little has changed since the Stranded Dreams report was released over a year ago.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

And if I ever got frustrated about messing up, she’d say, “This is supposed to be fun, Gracie. Just enjoy it!”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

He said the current STL regulatory system was "very frustrating" for all interested parties.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

"It's so striking -- and frustrating -- that this is happening all over again," said Morton, noting that forests affected by the 2015 and 2023 El Niño events are once again catching fire.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Smesko also pushed to rebuild Reese’s stroke, a frustrating and slow process, and it’s starting to pay off.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

"I had to get the same qualifications as students in Northern Ireland which can be quite frustrating."

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

The result is a mix of fun and frustrating.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan