- present participle of annoy.
annoying
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“The economy is annoying, it is getting in the way of otherwise good business,” said one unidentified manufacturer in the chemical sector, the biggest industry in the survey.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
When asked if there was nervousness about potentially annoying military chiefs, a senior Treasury source said you'd be "hard-placed to find anyone sceptical" of the idea that Healey is committed to keeping the country safe.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
I like those comics and live with two annoying Maine Coons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
You don’t want to be fumbling around at the kiosks, annoying the passengers in line behind you.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
That destroyed all hope Nathan had of spending time with his father, because he and Leandra would be kissing, holding hands, and doing other annoying couple things.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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