aggravation
Example Sentences
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The stop-start feature helps lower emissions—and raises Americans’ aggravation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The Milan court found that no aggravation had been involved as a consumer group had withdrawn its original complaint.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026
“The risk of reinjury or aggravation is higher during the initial phase, when movement is being reintroduced.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2025
You can commit to an overly ambitious project that may have caused conflict, struggle and aggravation, but in retrospect, will be fondly remembered as an epic creation that evoked happiness while overcoming adversity.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2024
Under this law the Court is able to hear evidence as to the aggravation or mitigation of the offense.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
Vocabulary lists containing aggravation
Good Grief!: Grav, Griev
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