frustrate

Morocco have shown they can defend well and frustrate their opponents, and if they can do that to France then why can't they win?

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Passed it to the more offensive players as Ghana looked to frustrate England but did not have the influence that he has shown in his international career so far.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

They raise costs, squeeze margins, and frustrate managers.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026

“There’s immense amount of pressure, and sometimes that pressure can get you and frustrate you in different ways,” said Clark.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026

"You know what I'm talking about. The ways I frustrate you. The way you look to your father for reassurance when you can't stand my questions."

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

"As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time. And on the advice of my doctors, I won't be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet."

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

The process -- and the sheer size of the state of 40 million residents -- means California is always slow to finalize results, a fact that frustrates voters of all stripes.

From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026

It is that love for the United States that thoroughly frustrates those around the world who thought our country represented freedom and diversity.

From Salon ● May 22, 2026

Based on Donald E. Westlake’s novel “The Hunter,” “Point Blank” has all the makings of a highly involving thriller, but Mr. Boorman consistently frustrates these expectations with more artistic aims.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026

People paid a lot of money to buy me this leg, and it frustrates me that I can’t work it right.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

Anthropic was founded in 2021 by former OpenAI executives frustrated over how the potential of AI and concerns over safety were not understood or being taken seriously enough.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Several years ago he became increasingly frustrated with the professionalism that has overtaken the larger Southland high schools — he has been outspoken against the constant stream of transfers — so he had an idea.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

Doctors are frustrated because they are bogged down with patients.

From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2026

But a number of frustrated runners voiced concerns online after the race, noting that the distance on their GPS running watches was over 26.22 miles.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

“But I’m not like you, Mom. I can’t just—I’m not always—” I squeeze my hands into fists, frustrated with myself.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

Brian Schaer, 43, a limestone miner from southern Iowa, sums up the inchoate resentment: “It’s frustrating when you don’t get your stuff going.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

"We recognise how frustrating and difficult it is to be without power for an extended period," the company said in a statement.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

The more Mitchell conjures joy and fear from thin air with the snap of his fingers, the more frustrating it becomes that audiences seldom get to experience summer fun at this caliber anymore.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026

“Whether it’s my first year or 10th year with a team, I think it’d be frustrating regardless,” Tucker said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

It is frustrating that I cannot talk back.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga