irritate

Example Sentences

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They do so by irritating the linings of the nose and lungs, triggering a reflex that increases breathing rate and blood flow, fostering alertness.

From Los Angeles Times

"People in Greenland are getting really irritated with this," says Christian Keldsen of the Greenland Business Association.

From BBC

Frank's prosaic tactics have irritated Tottenham fans and some are already calling for his dismissal.

From Barron's

He overcame a strange late sequence in which he kept swapping helmets because of communication problems, looking as irritated as you would expect Rodgers to look after a technological fiasco like that.

From The Wall Street Journal

"They're able to absorb nutrients better. They have much less inflammation. When irritated or injured, their epithelial lining is able to regenerate and heal much faster."

From Science Daily