aggravating
Example Sentences
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All of this makes for an exasperating experience, but what’s most aggravating is that we’ve stood for this for so long.
From Salon
Reaves is approaching the four-week point after aggravating his calf injury on Christmas Day.
From Los Angeles Times
After aggravating the injury on Christmas Day, Reaves was ruled out for at least a month before he would be reevaluated.
From Los Angeles Times
Across the country, the criminal-justice system should take desecration of the dead far more seriously as an aggravating factor in thefts, with stronger prosecutions and harsher penalties.
As aggravating as these decisions were, they’re not entirely surprising for a show like the Globes, which is known for its boozy environment and general chaos.
From Salon
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