irritation
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It will hopefully help rid you of these feelings of impatience and irritation over not having your generous gift acknowledged.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Short-term exposure by inhalation can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue respiratory irritation and other adverse health effects, according to the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
As a menthol analogue, it activates the cooling pathway, which helps stimulate tear production and relieve irritation.
From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026
What is the alternative, she asked reporters in January with a flash of irritation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
Cat pushed her toes in the sand in irritation.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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