irked
Example Sentences
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It was the removal of wartime leader Churchill that particularly irked politicians earlier this year.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom was irked enough last August to diss Mr. Pratt as a “C-list reality star.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
They announced the search for a new jersey patch sponsor and sent out season ticket renewal notices that irked fans facing high markups.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Hegseth was also reportedly irked by Phelan communicating directly on the matter with Trump, which Hegseth took to be a slight.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
This had really irked me, so I started practicing Joust on my own, playing a few games a night against an AI opponent.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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