irked
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While knitters were frustrated that the piece was being represented by crochet, crocheters were irked that the piece talked so much about knitting.
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026
Even those workers whose wages are keeping up with inflation might be feeling irked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Sanchez also dangled the prospect of a massive port deal for American investors -- one that would rival a Chinese port concession at Chancay north of Lima that has long irked the White House.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
It was the removal of wartime leader Churchill that particularly irked politicians earlier this year.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
Until finally, irked, she says what his tutor always says, “You listen but don’t hear!” — distinguishing, the way the Chinese will, between effort and result.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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